"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. The approach is novel, the challenge is considerable and the read is well worth it. Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Here are two brave and honest southern voicesone black, one whitedrawing wisdom from their own histories in a segregated society, seeking guidance in the words and deeds of a legendary defender of justice. I find historical documentaries, like this one, especially important because when we are reminded of terrible events that happened we are less likely to repeat them. This film detailed the entire life of Ida B. For those who seek the truth of who we are as a nation, "The authors take a unique and daring approach to narrating the life of Ida B. The book covered Ida Wells' life story alongside the authors' encounters with race relations throughout their lives. Wells was determined to the justice and equality was a must for men and women of color. Wells: A Passion for Justice: The Pioneering African American Journalist: Ida B. Wells and see themselves reflected in all their own distinctiveness. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, A powerful account of the life of one of the earliest heroes in the Civil Rights MovementThe historical record of her achievements remains relatively modest. And even though it was Bills film, he still had to negotiate the expectations of funders and broadcast outlets. For those who seek the truth of who we are as a nationIda B. These are exciting and dangerous times. We found it immensely inspiring and led to fruitful conversation about how we (all white people in that group) push ourselves further in anti-racism work, in ourselves and in our communities. This is the prescient truth of racial, gender and class privilege fueling the violence of lynching. Dr. Douglas H. Brown Clark, The Christian Century, "In this hard-hitting yet heartfelt analysis, historians Meeks and Stroupe use Gilded Age reformer Ida B. The film also detailed why Wells became a literary activist. He was encouraging, he was honest, and my life would not be what it is without having had the experience of working with him., Excerpt from Ida B. ", , Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe embark upon a brave and hopeful mission. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews. I was very disappointed in the book. "Douglas A. Blackmon, winner of the Pulitzer Prize book Slavery By Another Name, "Ida B. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. The astonishing courage of Ida B. Beloved Workshops. is Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing. Living into God's Dream: Dismantling Racism in America. Wells (1862 - 1931) was an African-American journalist and crusader for African-American rights and civil rights for women. At the time of the films initial release on The American Experience in late December 1989, Wells had been virtually forgotten, her autobiography long out of print. Their frank dialogue is a model for others seeking interracial community and social change. When the first time this film was released on The American Experience in late December 1989, Wells had been almost forgotten, her autobiography no longer available. I find these films so compelling to watch because I feel as if I am still learning about something important. Ida B. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! At the time, I was a graduate student at Columbia College Chicago film school, and Greaves asked me to work with the production team, and I later worked on the post-production as well. Wells surely is a strange place to shoehorn in that lecture. Wells: A Passion for Justice is a valuable resource for a broad range of courses, including Womens Studies, Black Studies, and Journalism. President Trump recently made a statement saying that these acts of police brutality should be handled as a state issue and not a national one. Through these chapters, may Wells life and witness gain a wider audience and may her stunning witness move us to radical action on behalf of justice and the building of the Beloved Community. Chronicles the life of Ida B. 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. Ida Wells would have had it no other way. "The Ida B Wells Song" by Learningwith QueenCJ, published on April 8, 2016. This time in history was known as the Civil Rights Movement, a movement from 1954-1954, in which people fought against racism. This is a must read book. Wells was a powerful churchwoman and witness for justice and equity from 1878 to 1931. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. Ida B Wells was a journalist, civil rights activist, and suffragette who was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1862. Wells as Prophet for Our Time, Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe embark upon a brave and hopeful mission. In the preface to her autobiography she mentions that a young lady compared her to Joan of Arc. Ida B Wells, an unsung hero for our times. Wells was a household name in Black . Introduction to Ida B. [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. I think Mr. Stroupe brings another uniqueness, which is one of a pastor. Wells as Prophet for Our Time, Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe embark upon a brave and hopeful mission. Wells: A Passion for Justice, directed by William Greaves. Passionate for Justice: Ida B Wells as Prophet for Our Times. DuBois. Wells, Mary Mcleod Bethune and James Baldwin. As a part of Black History Month a series of film screenings will be held on Zoom for the San Diego City College community followed by discussions. , ISBN-10 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. The authors compared their white racism (Stroupe) and black injustices (Meeks) with Wells' confrontations and how she persevered. Wells. I did learn more about her - and I am still amazed by the strength of commitment that she exhibited and her refusal to be defined by others, but this book was more than just a recounting of her life. USA.gov, The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration This book can be used in all settings, but most especially in churches (pastors and other church leaders, study groups), seminaries, and universities. The progress of the past 50 years is so fragile. Though virtually forgotten today, Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a household name in Black America during much of her lifetime (1863-1931 . 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: A Passion for Justice, The work of a notable civil rights crusader in the late 19th and early 20th century.. Wells Drive. Within 20 years after the end of the Civil War, promises were broken. But provocative reading that gives much to ponder as to where I (a white woman) continues to need to work on dismantling my own racism. Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022. 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. Tamang sagot sa tanong: short summary, in paragraph form about Ida B. wells-Barnett and Her passion for justice and the connection of our life. She refused to give up her seat on a segregated train and sued the railroad after it ejected her. 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. Her strong and candid relationship with Susan B. Anthony also brings to light questions regarding the relationship between race, gender, radical political thought and the manifold expressions of prejudice. Wells (18621931) as a touchstone for a discussion of 21st century racism. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Through their reflections on her story, Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe illuminate aspects of their own personal histories and contemporary struggles for racial equality. It was such a proud moment for our family to see our ancestors life depicted in a sweeping and deeply informative film. Please try your request again later. Your email address will not be published. Wells, known as the "Crusader for Justice," was born in Holy Springs, Mississippi on July 16, 1862. Please try again. Ida B Wells, an unsung hero for our times. on April 5, 2020. In the 1980s William Greaves met my cousin Ben Duster IV, who told him about our family connection to Ida B. This practice was also considered a state issue so there was no national demand for the practice to be stopped. "Ida B. : 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. The book goes into detail about the passion that Mrs. Wells had for equality. Both authors respond to the life of Ida B. Passionate for Justice, Ida B. And they offer a powerful call to join the struggle.". The work of a notable civil rights crusader in the late 19th and early 20th century. 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. The signage ceremony was on February 11, 2019, Crusade for Justice: The Autobiography of Ida B. 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. "Murphy Davis and Ed Loring, Open Door Community, Baltimore, and Editors, Hospitality Newspaper, "This is a remarkable story of two overlapping worlds rooted in rural Arkansasthe world of an African American female and the world of a white male. I'm baffled at how little of this book that's purported to be about Ida B. The event, hosted by the City Umoja Program, Black Studies Department, HUBU, World Cultures, City Scholars, and Diversity Committee, is on Feb. 11 at 6 p.m and can be accessed here. Ida B. After City College Mindful art exhibit focuses on mental health, Documentary chronicling deported veterans stories comes to City College, REVIEW: Black Panther sparked a cultural phenomenon, City College celebrates the Kumeyaay culture, REVIEW: ogalos crossover style a memorable experience, Imam to City College: Im your neighbor, City College LRC celebrates Dia de Los Muertos, REVIEW: Actress Valynsia Sims gives unforgettable performance in play Imogen Says Nothing, VIDEO: Jazz trio, tap dancer showcase talents for City College, City College: Check out these 6 events happening Halloween in San Diego, Philip Salata, News Editor, City Times | News Director, CTS - 2021-2022, REVIEW: Ida B. Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021. In some ways the book feels like the theological equivalent of Ibram X. Kendis How to Be an Antiracist. Rev. Subjects. And what they see are the ways racism has and continues to distort us and how Wells', "At the center of this book is the powerful legacy of Ida B. New York: William Greaves Productions, $595.00 16 mm, $125.00 video, $60.00 rental. Although the Civil Rights Movement mainly affected African Americans, but involved all of American society. this is *not* a biography of Ida B. There was a problem loading your book clubs. ", "Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe are two excellent writers, historians, and astute cultural observers who have each published numerous books. . 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. Learn more about the program. Wells for their livesand ours. New York: Radio City Station, 1989. Required fields are marked *. Wells: A Passion for Justice," Sat., Jan. 11, 4 p.m. at Izzy Drumgoole's Studio 1405 in Vallejo. And they offer a powerful call to join the struggle. She is the author of six books and one inspirational CD and is the editor of Living Into Gods Dream: Dismantling Racism in America and co-author of Passionate for Justice: Ida B Wells as Prophet for Our Times. 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. Her life is a profound witness for faith-based work of visionary power, resistance, and resilience for todays world, when the forces of injustice stand in opposition to progress. Brooklyn, NY: Carlson Publishing, 1990, 289 pp., $65.00 hardcover. 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 learned so much I will continue to wrestle with. She is the author of six books and one inspirational CD and is the editor of, Living Into Gods Dream: Dismantling Racism in America. Ratterfat McWhiskers Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app. , Paperback 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. This page was last edited on 15 March 2021, at 06:19. Slavery ended the following year when Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. 50 black soldiers who battled in a racial uprising were executed or imprisoned. That answer is not easy but reading this book will, I believe, force someone to think about how race plays a role in their life. 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. Boundaries that previously seemed impenetrable are now being crossed. This documentary goes a long way towards rectifying that egregious oversight." Politics and Social Media Dont Always Mix. 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. Try again. Search the history of over 797 billion They remember Wells's witness and extend it with their own. Nibs' 7 "Rs" of steps (following a similar pattern of 10-steps of AA, GA, etc.) ", 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. Watching Bill make decisions about what to keep inor notduring the editing process was fascinating, and a great learning experience. 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. However, what we get here is a well-meaning but pretty basic one-hour TV documentary. With analytical thoroughness and keen political planning, she publicized and challenged the horrors of lynchings, defended the civil rights of Black people, and resisted the deletion of Black American history. "Biography Examines Life of Ida B. Wells." NPR WBEZ 91.5 Chicago. The eldest daughter of five children with two military physicians as parents, she has a passion for advocacy, humanity, and service. The story of my great-grandmothers life was very much under-told and under-appreciated at that time, and Greaves decided to create a documentary film based on the book. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. Here are two brave and honest southern voicesone black, one whitedrawing wisdom from their own histories in a segregated society, seeking guidance in the words and deeds of a legendary defender of justice. 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. The analogy is, at best, strained, but the odds against her were in many ways even greater. Her parents remarried after the war, as free . Wells (18621931) as a touchstone for a discussion of 21st century racism. That statement truly angered me because it is reminiscent of the lynchings that occurred in the past . 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, an early Afro-American activist who protested lynchings, unfair treatment of Afro-American soldiers, and other examples of racism and injustice in early 20th century U.S. 1 videocassette (58 min.) 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: A Passion For Justice directed by William Greaves, 1926-2014; produced by William Greaves, 1926-2014 (San Francisco, CA: California Newsreel, 1989), 54 mins Select item This is a sample. - 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 . Wells: A Passion for Justice (1989, 54 mins.) William Greaves, who directed the metafictional masterwork Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One, made documentaries of similar originality, including Ida B. : Wells, who was born enslaved in 1862, a year before emancipation, started her career as a schoolteacher. 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