The Legacy of Ida B. Wells: From Lynchings to Death in Custody
Official Ignorance: The Death in Custody Podcast
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Uncovering the Truth: Ida B. Wells and the Fight Against Lynching
This chapter explores the work of Ida B. Wells in fighting against lynching and journalistic oppression. It delves into her efforts to uncover the truth amidst racist narratives that justified the extra-judicial killings of Black individuals. The chapter highlights the lack of due process for lynching victims and the need to tell their stories in creative ways to challenge racist justifications.
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