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Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Special - Trailer

Preview a documentary about the Chicago journalist, civil rights activist, and suffragist.

Aired 05/21/2021

Chicago Stories

Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Special - Trailer

Preview: 5/21/2021 | 1m 7sVideo has Closed Captions

Preview a documentary about the Chicago journalist, civil rights activist, and suffragist.

Preview WTTW's documentary about the Chicago investigative journalist, civil rights activist, and suffragist.

Aired 05/21/2021

Chicago Stories is a local public television program presented by WTTW

Leadership support for CHICAGO STORIES is provided by The Negaunee Foundation. Major support for CHICAGO STORIES is provided by the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust, TAWANI Foundation on behalf of...

The Early Life of Ida B. Wells

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Ida B. Wells was born into slavery six months before emancipation. (8m 37s)

Exposing 'Southern Horrors'

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Ida B. Wells used investigative journalism to uncover the "threadbare lie" about lynching. (11m 3s)

Ida B. Wells Finds Opportunities in Civic Life

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While continuing to write, Ida B. Wells also turned to politics. (7m 54s)

Ida B. Wells Joins the Suffrage Movement

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Ida B. Wells joined the fight for women’s suffrage. (2m 46s)

The Negro Fellowship League

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Ida B. Wells establishedIda B. Wells established t the Negro Fellowship League in Chicago. (6m 1s)

Nikole Hannah-Jones on Ida B. Wells’ Legacy in Journalism

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Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses Ida B. Wells’ legacy in journalism. (4m 39s)

Seven Places to Trace Ida B. Wells' Footsteps in Chicago

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ere are seven places to trace Ida B. Wells’ Footsteps in Chicago. (6m 20s)

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Chicago Stories is a local public television program presented by WTTW

Leadership support for CHICAGO STORIES is provided by The Negaunee Foundation. Major support for CHICAGO STORIES is provided by the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust, TAWANI Foundation on behalf of...

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