The Who Was? Podcast
Ida B. Wells & Joan of Arc
Jul 6, 2022
Joan of Arc, famous historical figure known for her advice column and bravery, talks about her advice column and the connections between her life and Ida B. Wells. The hosts discuss Joan of Arc's accomplishments in the Hundred Years War and play a 'True or False' game. They also explore the travels of Joan of Arc and Ida B. Wells, highlighting their efforts and the opposition they faced.
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- Ida B. Wells exposed the horrors of lynching through her writing and fought for laws against lynching.
- Joan of Arc defied societal norms, led armies against the English, and became a symbol of courage and resilience.
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Ida B Wells: Crusading journalist and activist
Ida B Wells was a prominent journalist and activist who exposed the horrors of lynching through her writing. She founded the Negro Fellowship League and worked as a probation officer to help former prisoners. Wells also traveled extensively to sell subscriptions for the Free Speech newspaper, which grew from 1,500 to 4,000 subscribers in less than a year.
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