The Legacy of Ida B. Wells: From Lynchings to Death in Custody

Ida B. Wells, famed journalist who exposed the horror of lynching in the country more than a hundred years ago, discusses the connection between death in custody, law enforcement, and lynching. The podcast explores the personal story of a lynching in rural Georgia, reflects on the haunting imagery associated with lynchings, uncovers the true author of a song, explores the complicity of law enforcement in hangings, and delves into Ida B. Wells' fight against lynching and journalistic oppression.