The story of Ida B Wells is inspiring and should call us to action. Both have dedicated themselves to working, writing, and developing ministries oriented toward justice, equity, and mercy. Wells, or Wells-Barnett was a trailblazing figure in American history who fought for jus. In simple language, Meeks and Stroupe present a cogent, persuasive blueprint for achieving racial justice and equality in America. Ida Wells would have had it no other way. "Gloria Wade Gayles, Ph.D., Founding Director, The SIS Oral History Projectand RESONANCE in LEADS, The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, Spelman College, "Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe are two excellent writers, historians, and astute cultural observers who have each published numerous books. Wells was a courageous truth-teller, and so too is this book. Having come by separate life paths, this African-American woman and this white American man seek to stand together upon common ground, the revolutionary witness of an extraordinary, and too-little recalled . Ida B Wells was a journalist, civil rights activist, and suffragette who was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1862. I could not get past the preaching of the author. Great read! in paragraph form about Ida B. wells-Barnett and Her passion for justice and the connection of our life. : This is an interesting look at the concept of race, the reality of white supremacy in America - both historically, and today - through the lens of Ida B Wells and the realities and ideals of her life. Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Your email address will not be published. Wells: A Passion for Justice is a documentary movie containing documents of the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist, suffragist, and anti-lynching crusader of the post-Reconstruction period. Ida B. Boundaries that previously seemed impenetrable are now being crossed. , Item Weight This book was recommended to me. Publisher There is so much to process after reading this title. She is frequently asked to present commentaries on Georgia Public Radio and other radio and television programs. Wells inspirational and significant career as. She had bought a first class train ticket and was asked to move to another car by the conductor. This is the prescient truth of racial, gender and class privilege fueling the violence of lynching. In some ways the book feels like the theological equivalent of Ibram X. Kendis How to Be an Antiracist. Rev. It has a short overview of her accomplishments, followed by lukewarm essays about race and the authors. Yet, it is a call stubbornly rooted in a hope that refuses to give up on the vision of the Beloved Community as the divine intention for all people. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Wells and see themselves reflected in all their own distinctiveness. Ida B Wells_ A Passion for Justice.pdf - Segregation in the south- Ida B Wells was riding coach on a train and the conductor told her she needed to go Ida B Wells_ A Passion for Justice.pdf - Segregation in the. The book highlights the striking similarities between Wells Reconstruction and post-Reconstruction context and our own: the loss of political and social gains to the seemingly intractable forces of white supremacy, re-inventing and rebranding itself but always working for the same destructive purpose. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. ", "Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe are two excellent writers, historians, and astute cultural observers who have each published numerous books. Ida B. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, William Greaves, Louise Archambault, David G McCullough, Al Freeman Jr.,, PBS Video., William Greaves Productions., WGBH Educational Foundation., WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass. on April 5, 2020. Ida B. Wells is actually about Ida B. Wells. Ida B. I'm baffled at how little of this book that's purported to be about Ida B. Wells, Second Edition by the University of Chicago Press, The Congress Parkway in Chicago was renamed to Ida B. Wells and gave him a copy of the autobiography. Born enslaved, her witness flowed through the struggles for justice in her lifetime, especially in the intersections of African Americans, women, and those who were poor. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Wish they had gone deeper into the spaces that seem missing from her life and makes me want to read a fuller biography of her. Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2022. The words of Wells are brought to life in the film through the performance of Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison as she reads selections from Wells memoir, Crusade for Justice, and other writings. ", From the Foreword by Stacey Abrams, 2018 Democratic Nominee for Governor of Georgia, In some ways the book feels like the theological equivalent of Ibram X. Kendis, "In this hard-hitting yet heartfelt analysis, historians Meeks and Stroupe use Gilded Age reformer Ida B. "This thoughtful, moving book is much more than a biography. Wells: A Passion for Justice (1989): personal production notes by Michelle Duster in William Greaves: Filmmaking as Mission (Columbia University Press, 2021), On May 4, 2020, Ida B. One of the things I felt most interesting about the film was Idas first experience with racism and prejudice. The film has received many awards, including First Place Documentary Award from the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, the Silver Apple at the National Educational Film and Video Festival, and the Silver Plaque at the Chicago International Film Festival. This re-telling of Ida B. Wellss prophetic witness for justice in troubled times is a must read for individuals and communities of faith in the United States alarmed by the recent turn in our social and political ethos. Thursday, March 2nd/Starts at 4pm/ 54 minutes: Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist, suffragist and anti-lynching crusader of the post-Reconstruction period. I think Mr. Stroupe brings another uniqueness, which is one of a pastor. That they have collaborated to write this book on Ida B. Excerpts from Wellss autobiography, articles, and essays also function as transitions from setting to subject. Most of my frustration is in being tricked into thinking this would actually tell me anything about Ida B. She refused to move and was physically removed from the train by several men and the conductor. Director Greaves historical document cleverly sews together archival newspapers and illustrations, with narrative accounts of Wells-Barnetts life told by her descendents, as well as captivating readings from her works by Nobel prize-winning writer Toni Morrison. American History questions and answers. In the 1980s William Greaves met my cousin Ben Duster IV, who told him about our family connection to Ida B. These are exciting and dangerous times. I'm not saying there aren't plenty of appropriate places for white people to hold each other accountable for trying to lessen their roles in perpetuating racism. This is a short book with only one chapter given to a brief biography of Wells. Wells and her relentless fight against racism and injustice. So, I picked up this book thinking I would learn more about her as a person but instead what I found, was an interesting exchange between a White pastor and a Black professor. "Publishers Weekly, "In Passionate for Justice: Ida B. is Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Get help and learn more about the design. Ida B. 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I'm getting ready to start a collection of Wells' writing and I think this gave me a good foundation for that as well as some thoughts that will deepen my understanding of her work. Wells was born during slavery and established quite a life for herself as an activist and defender of African American rights. Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020. Wells was a powerful churchwoman and witness for justice and equity from 1878 to 1931. Required fields are marked *. Wilson, Tracy and Holly Frey. He has written numerous articles for magazines, including The Atlantic online. It wasnt until two of her friends were lynched that she began to do research of her own to find out the truth behind why this had happened. I love this book, because it is so clearly and lovingly written, because I learned a lot about Ida B. Metacritic TV Episode Reviews, Ida B. Ida B. I find these films so compelling to watch because I feel as if I am still learning about something important. Ida B. Ida B. Wells is one of our most important forbears whose life offers critical lessons for how to live with courage and determination in this particularly toxic era of a resurgence of violent white supremacy. She is the retired Clara Carter Acree Distinguished Professor of Socio-Cultural Studies from Wesleyan College and Founding Executive Director of the Lane Center for Community Engagement and Service. ", "Our nation needs this kind of wisdom now more than anything in a time of crisis and national moral failure. Wells, who was born enslaved in 1862, a year before emancipation, started her career as a schoolteacher. The work of a notable civil rights crusader in the late 19th and early 20th century.The work of a notable civil rights crusader in the late 19th and early 20th century.The work of a notable civil rights crusader in the late 19th and early 20th century. I loved this film. The work of a notable civil rights crusader in the late 19th and early 20th century. Their frank dialogue is a model for others seeking interracial community and social change. [2], This documentary shares the story where Wells as the co-owner of two newspapers, wrote about racial segregation and inequality, documenting lynchings in the late 1800s.She moved from Memphis to Chicago after her newspaper was burned to the ground, married and had a family and led boycotts on behalf of African Americans and women. The film makes an incredibly efficient work of depicting not only the life of Wells-Barnett, but also of the times through which she ushered her readers. Wells: A Passion for Justice (01:27) FREE PREVIEW. Politics and Social Media Dont Always Mix. Wells was one of the first journalists to report on the lynching of African Americans in the United States. I was very disappointed in the book. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The Secret Service threatened Wells with treason. Wells comes through in this deeply insightful look at a woman that more people should know. This weeks Black Film Friday features Ida B. : Chronicles the life of Ida B. He served as executive producer and co-host of the pioneering 1960s network television series Black Journal. "Ida B. Her research not only proved that the reasoning behind her friends and many other mens lynchings were false, but it also showcased this the raw truth of this heinous action for the whole country. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. , Paperback "Susan E. Hylen, associate professor of New Testament, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, The authors lift up Wells life-long struggle for justice as a call to vigilance that is soberly realistic about the challenges of overcoming the deeply embedded reality of racism in our national DNA. Wells and her relentless fight against racism and injustice. The foreward by Stacey Abrams makes Ida B Wells story contemporary and meanful in today's times. Her parents remarried after the war, as free . Ida B. Having come by separate life paths, this African-American woman and this white American man seek to stand together upon common ground, the revolutionary witness of an extraordinary, and too-little recalled black journalist and churchwoman. Wells, and because it inspires me to do more work for social justice. This firsthand experience with racism sparked her passion for equal treatment. Availability: Worldwide. He is the author of four books. Sobering, searing and ultimately uplifting, this look at the life of Ida B Wells offers insight into not only one of Americas most ferocious social justice warriors but the authors own biographical recollections show how Wells witness is just as important today as it was yesterday. : Meeks and Stroupe find the intersection of Wells practice with their own lived experiences, and relate that to how we can tackle these issues in our present time. Wells, Mary Mcleod Bethune and James Baldwin. Also, black Martyrs shows in minutes 02.56, where when Wells initially supported black participation in WWI. Wells (1862 - 1931) was an African-American journalist and crusader for African-American rights and civil rights for women. Nibs' 7 "Rs" of steps (following a similar pattern of 10-steps of AA, GA, etc.) The eldest daughter of five children with two military physicians as parents, she has a passion for advocacy, humanity, and service. In 1988, my fathers generation worked closely with Greaves, providing him with information for the film. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Wells: A Passion for Justice helped the story of my great-grandmother become more well-known. Coming from the Bronx, New York, Jada has seen and personally knew the people who went through . This book is important and right on time. Wells: A Passion for Justice (1989) was an episode of a TV series called American Experience. 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272. Ida B. Wells' Early Life (02:36) Wells was born before the end of the Civil War. Her mother, Elizabeth Warrenton Wells, a cook, and her father, a carpenter, had eight children, Ida being the eldest. Bill was not only an amazing filmmaker, he was an amazing man, and very generous in sharing his resources and knowledge. When the film was completed in 1989, our family hosted a screening for Bill at the DuSable Museum of African American History in Chicago. The remaining chapters deal with the emerging racial consciousness of Catherine Meeks, and African-American woman, and her co-author Nibs Stroup, a white man. New York: Radio City Station, 1989. However, Wells was a household name in Black America during much of her lifetime (1863-1931) and was considered the equal of such well-known contemporary African American leaders as Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Wells: A Passion for Justice (1989, 54 mins.) "In Passionate for Justice: Ida B. .William Greaves ("Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One") knew how to direct a documentary and the Ida B. Wells-Barnett story shines, because she never gave up trying to promote the welfare of Black people in America. The authors, Nibs Stroupe and Catherine Meeks, show how Wellss battles against racism, sexism and balancing her life as a mom and an activist offers lessons for us today as well as insights into the past.John Blake, author of Children of the Movement and senior writer at CNN.com, "This thoughtful, moving book is much more than a biography. Wells from their own perspective and relate the issues Ida B. faced with what continues to face us to do - inherit racism among "white" Americans. Wells will be remembered most for her fight against the lynching of Negroes, and for her passionate demand for justice and fair play for them. Ida B. "Troy Duster, Chancellor's Professor Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley, "'What does it mean to be a liberated person?' . ", "'What does it mean to be a liberated person?' Ida B. Her parents remarried after the war, as free . Wells (18621931) as a touchstone for a discussion of 21st century racism. She is the winner of The President Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award and holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Clark Atlanta University and PhD from Emory University. Ida B. Both authors respond to the life of Ida B. Within 20 years after the end of the Civil War, promises were broken. DuBois. The subject matter was expansive and difficultas in violent: there were a lot of discussions about how many images of lynchings should be shown and how graphic they should be. She is the winner of The President Joseph R. Biden Lifetime Achievement Award and holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from Clark Atlanta University and PhD from Emory University. In this now of confusion in our nation and around the globe, Ida B. , ISBN-13 She traveled extensively delivering lectures. Perfect for that format (it's short, clear, with accompanying questions for each chapter though we didn't end up using those). Wells: A Passion for Justice (01:27) FREE PREVIEW. In minutes 02.35, segregation showed where the oppressive climate radicalized Wells. Most highly recommended, especially for people of faith "who are classified as white.". Brooklyn, NY: Carlson Publishing, 1990, 289 pp., $65.00 hardcover. This hour-long biographical piece depicts the life and work of journalist, activist, anti-lynching campaigner, and African American suffragette Ida B. Wells-Barnett, whose methodical and uncompromising voice served as a guiding beacon for Black rights throughout the post-Reconstruction era. The Civil Rights Act of 1875 was passed when she was 13, the last significant piece of civil rights legislation enacted by Congress until Congress outlawed the segregation of public accommodations in 1957. Ida B. Wells as an activist for racial justice and a founder of the NAACP. This is a must read book. Ida B. : 1/2 in VHS Host, David McCullough Ida B. Wells-Barnett Past Lecturers. Ida B. Wells' Early Life (02:36) Wells was born before the end of the Civil War. Living & Learning Community. Wells: A Passion for Justice documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist, suffragist and anti-lynching crusader of the post-Reconstruction period. Wells: A Passion for Justice documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist, suffragist and anti-lynching crusader of the post . She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. If you are White you get a point of view (that most likely) you can identify with on some level. This book will be especially valuable to those called to the difficult task of working for justice together, across lines of race, gender, and class, in resistance and hope, in what the authors call our nations third passage with regard to racism and white supremacya passage whose future remains in the balance. Chris Boesel, PhD, Associate Professor of Christian Theology, Drew Theological School. Wells: A Passion for Justice. Wells outside of what I could learn in a comic strip, but I kept reading and tried to enjoy it as a series of essays on an important subject instead. The post-Civil War era saw a reinstitutionalization of violence toward African Americans with the rise of Jim Crow laws. She later sued the rail company and won her lawsuit. This film detailed the entire life of Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice, The work of a notable civil rights crusader in the late 19th and early 20th century.. When the first time this film was released on The American Experience in late December 1989 . Please try again. Wells and see themselves reflected in all their own distinctiveness. An extremely disappointing book. This book will be especially valuable to those called to the difficult task of working for justice together, across lines of race, gender, and class, in resistance and hope, in what the authors call our nations third passage with regard to racism and white supremacya passage whose future remains in the balance.Chris Boesel, PhD, Associate Professor of Christian Theology, Drew Theological School, Sobering, searing and ultimately uplifting, this look at the life of Ida B Wells offers insight into not only one of Americas most ferocious social justice warriors but the authors own biographical recollections show how Wells witness is just as important today as it was yesterday. Wells, As Prophet for Our Time, helps us see Ida Wells in a more complete way. They remember Wells's witness and extend it with their own. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Ratterfat McWhiskers If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Wells Drive. Wells: A Passion for Justice," Sat., Jan. 11, 4 p.m. at Izzy Drumgoole's Studio 1405 in Vallejo. This documentary goes a long way towards rectifying that egregious oversight." Ida B. Wells comes through in this deeply insightful look at a woman that more people should know. Wells: A Passion For Justice documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of the pioneering African American journalist, activist, suffragist and anti-lynching crusader of the post-Reconstruction period. , Language . Wells, Second Edition, The Congress Parkway in Chicago was renamed to Ida B. Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe offer deeply personal reflections on the meaning of Ida B. Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. It was all connected to Ida B. 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