Courtesy of our good friend Jimmy Ogle: With the July 16 ceremony unveiling the bronze statue in her likeness, Ida B. Wells reclaims her place…
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Statue Unveiled: Ida B. Wells reclaims her place on Beale Street
Ida B. Wells Day today: Statue is unveiled at Beale and Fourth, capping a week and a day of celebration, education, reflection “We present you,…
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Ida B. Wells’ Celebration Week begins Sunday, July 11
Culminates with parade and statue unveiling Friday morning, July 16 “With the memorial to Ida B. Wells,” says the Memphis Memorial Committee, “we will honor…
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The Light of Truth
Michelle Duster delivers an intimate biography of Ida B. Wells By Kashif Andrew Graham, for Chapter16.org Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy…
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What I Thought I Knew
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES By Mark Scott Memphis, I need to talk. Because after 32 years as a high school teacher in Memphis I thought I knew most, if not…
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