Ida B. Wells
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Ida B. Wells-Barnett Becomes First Black Woman to Be Honored in Chicago With a Monument
One of our most daring trailblazers of the civil rights movement was honored in the Windy City with a bronze statue.
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The Miseducation of Wypipo: 10 Reasons Why America Needs White History Lessons
It's easy to believe the 1619 Project, Critical Race Theory and reverse racism are attempting to rewrite America's past if you've never studied white history.
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Black News Channel Broadcasts Heinous Double Murder on Live Television
During a debate on Critical Race Theory, BNC Host Marc Lamont Hill brutally killed a guest with a concealed weapon called "facts."
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Are You 'Excessively Black'? A Medical Self-Examination
Do you feel an unshakeable urge to put hot sauce on your watermelon? When reminded of the great Cash Money Records takeover of nine-nine and the two thousands, can you resist backing dat azz up? Have you ever wished a motherfucker would? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may be suffering…
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Highlighting the Contributions of an 'Unknown Unknown' This Women’s History Month
The great journalist and civil rights activist, Ida B. Wells once said, “The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” This Women’s History Month, I want to turn the light of truth on three women whose lives intersected to right the wrong of segregated public transportation. These women deserve…
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'I Care About Making an Impact': The Root Presents It's Lit! Retraces the Footsteps of Ida B. Wells With Michelle Duster
What does it feel like to be heir to a renowned legacy? For Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells, it has meant commemorating the life of the revered activist, educator and journalist in the towns she once called home—including her adopted home of Chicago—as well as preserving the writings of Wells, which she’s previously…
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WWE Superstar Big E Is Bringing the Power of Positivity to Black History With Our Heroes Rock!
Ettore Ewen, a.k.a WWE Superstar Big E, is a lot of things. He’s a 10-time WWE tag team champion, the current intercontinental champion, a podcaster, a voice actor, an author, and in my brief time talking to him, I learned he’s also a man with a sincere passion for Black history. Like many of us,…
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PageTurners: Historic Black Women and the Literary Legacies They've Paved
It has already been a historic year for Black women, and this week we can reflect on the legacies of history-making women who paved the way for our successes today. The long-awaited biography Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells; Cicely Tyson’s, Just as I Am: A Memoir; and…