Stuff You Missed in History Class Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Jun 4, 2018
Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a prominent journalist and speaker, fought against lynching for decades. Topics discussed include her anti-lynching campaign, her legal battle against train segregation, and her response to lynching and disenfranchisement in the United States.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Ida B. Wells-Barnett's Life and Work
02:33 • 7min
Moving to Memphis and Becoming Politically Active
09:16 • 3min
Ida B. Wells' Legal Battle Against Train Segregation
12:07 • 8min
Ida B. Wells-Barnett's Controversial Article and its Aftermath
19:39 • 4min
Ida B. Wells' Response to Lynching and Disenfranchisement
23:51 • 19min
Promotion of Social Media, Website, and Sponsors
43:01 • 2min