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Timuel Black, the activist and educator who spent decades chronicling Chicago’s Black history, posthumously joined the ranks ...
At Barry Manilow’s farewell tour stop at the Portland Moda Center on Wednesday, an Ida B Wells music teacher received $10,000 award from his foundation.
At Barry Manilow’s farewell tour stop at the Portland Moda Center on Wednesday, an Ida B Wells music teacher received $10,000 ...
Wednesday is Ida B. Wells' birthday, and a local organization is making sure Chicago girls learn about the trailblazing ...
Learn about Ida B. Wells, a trailblazing journalist who exposed lynchings and fought for justice in the Jim Crow South, and her lasting impact on journalism.
A brand new mural was unveiled in honor of Civil Rights activist and suffragist Ida B. Wells in her hometown of Holly Springs this weekend.
The Fourth of July should celebrate those who fought to make America's promises real. Few embodied that fight more fully than Ida B. Wells. Born into slavery in Mississippi in 1862, Wells rose to ...
The first-ever Ida B. Wells Humanitarian Awards program is happening this weekend, giving the community a chance to honor incredible women in our area!
On June 30, an unveiling ceremony for the monument took place in the Chicago area where Ida B. Wells spent much of her life.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a civil rights pioneer and suffragist, is being remembered for her bravery and legacy. Her work continues to inspire today.
This Black History Month, journalist, educator, and civil rights leader, Ida B. Wells can teach us the importance of community-based care.