Passionate for Justice: Ida B Wells as Prophet for Our Times. 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 Los Angeles Times. This documentary goes a long way towards rectifying that egregious oversight. Greaves depicts Wellss life and work fervently, joining excerpts from Wellss memoirs (read on camera by Toni Morrison), interviews with scholars (including Paula Giddings and Troy Duster, Wellss grandson), and his own written narration (spoken by Al Freeman, Jr.) with teeming visual documentation. Ida Wells would have had it no other way." 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. Meeks and Stroupe have given us a book for all time. Please try again. As a skilled writer, Wells-Barnett also used her skills as a journalist to shed light on the conditions of African Americans throughout the South. However, Wells was a commonly recognized name in Black America during 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. DuBois. 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 . The book covered Ida Wells' life story alongside the authors' encounters with race relations throughout their lives. Wells (1862 - 1931) was an African-American journalist and crusader for African-American rights and civil rights for women. 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. Even giving the authors the benefit of the doubt and allowing for the possibility that this is intended to be more of an exploration of Wells' legacy than a biography, that legacy is for the most part only explored as it applies to the authors themselves. Wells and gave him a copy of the autobiography. Wells as an activist for racial justice and a founder of the NAACP. Wells. 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. Because most racism against ancient African Americans took place in southern United States, civil rights was . Wells, Second Edition by the University of Chicago Press, The Congress Parkway in Chicago was renamed to Ida B. Great gift for Black history month and women month! Unable to add item to List. Ida B. Passionate for Justice: Ida B. 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. Chronicles the life of Ida B. 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. In 1883, when Wells was 21, the Supreme Court ruled the Civil Rights Act unconstitutional. Wells was a powerful churchwoman and witness for justice and equity from 1878 to 1931. ), KCET (Television station : Los Angeles, Calif.), African Americans -- History -- 1877-1964, African Americans -- Social conditions -- To 1964, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Greaves, William. Ida B Wells, an unsung hero for our times. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. 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. Greaves potrays Wellss life and work intensely, joining excerpts from Wellss diaries(read on camera by Toni Morrison), interviews with researchers (including Paula Giddings and Troy Duster, Wellss grandson), and his own written narration (spoken by Al Freeman, Jr.) with teeming visual documentation. She traveled extensively delivering lectures. They remember Wells's witness and extend it with their own. They offer something remarkable in today's political climate: an African-American woman and a white man with the ability to hear each other's stories with grace even as they press toward justice. The exchange was engaging, uplifting and complicated. 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. This is the prescient truth of racial, gender and class privilege fueling the violence of lynching. ", 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. 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. Les lynchages ont lieu la suite d'une bagarre entre Blancs et Noirs et de deux altercations par balles au cours . Black History Canada Incorporated. : on April 5, 2020. Instead, I got a poorly written, seemingly unedited, series of series of hybrid religious tracts/articles on race. While she has limited experience with the law she seeks to expose herself . 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. They remember Wells's witness and extend it with their own. But a book about Ida B. Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison reads selections from Wells' memoirs and other writings in this winner of more than 20 film festival awards. It was all connected to Ida B. "The Ida B Wells Song" by Learningwith QueenCJ, published on April 8, 2016. Ida B. The Blue Record Podcast . Ida B. : 1/2 in VHS Host, David McCullough Required fields are marked *. 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. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Social Justice Advocacy. In the preface to her autobiography she mentions that a young lady compared her to Joan of Arc. 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. Wells as Prophet for Our Time, Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe embark upon a brave and hopeful mission. What makes this book so different from all earlier tributes to Wells is the fact that Meeks (a black woman) and Stroupe (a white man) are able to independently weave threads of insights from nearly a century earlier into accounts of their own very personal journeys. Wells Drive. This book was recommended to me. 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. Wells, an African American who used her potent skills as writer and orator to fight racism and sexism. Wells Drive. However, what we get here is a well-meaning but pretty basic one-hour TV documentary. is Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Ratterfat McWhiskers Les lynchages de l'picerie populaire ont lieu le 9 mars 1892 Memphis, Tennessee, lorsque le propritaire noir d'une picerie, Thomas Moss, et deux de ses employs, Will Stewart et Calvin McDowell, sont lynchs par une foule blanche alors qu'ils sont en garde vue. Their frank dialogue is a model for others seeking interracial community and social change. Wells, As Prophet for Our Time, helps us see Ida Wells in a more complete way. "Publishers Weekly, "In Passionate for Justice: Ida B. This book is a guide for the current state of affairs in American culture, enlivened by the historical perspective of Wells search for justice. It wasn't the book I thought I was getting (I had been looking for a biography of Ida B Wells), but maybe it was the book I needed. Discover more of the authors books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more. I didnt think this was a book on religion. 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. The film also detailed why Wells became a literary activist. Wells is not among us, but, thanks to Meeks and Stroupe, she is voice, inspiration, courage, and conviction in this most special book! I was inspired to watch this news because of the recent killings of black men by police and our presidents response to it. Social Justice Advocacy. 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. Archival photo by Oscar B. Willis courtesy of the New York Public Library Digital Collections, Philip Salata, Multimedia JournalistFebruary 11, 2022. Wells Discussion Questions Well's Original LettersABOUT WILLIAM GREAVESA director, producer, actor and writer, William Greaves' films have won over seventy international film festival awards including an Emmy. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. In some ways the book feels like the theological equivalent of Ibram X. Kendis How to Be an Antiracist. Rev. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. 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-Reconstruction period. Ida B Wells did not marry Frederick Douglass and Ferdinand Douglass was not an important figure in history. Wells and her relentless fight against racism and injustice. That statement truly angered me because it is reminiscent of the lynchings that occurred in the past . Wells for their livesand ours. 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. 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. There are some interesting books mentioned in the footnotes, but the book has no bibliography or index. This is the prescient truth of racial, gender and class privilege fueling the violence of lynching. Wells as a source of inspiration for wanting to make communities better overall. 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. 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 . Rich, rewarding, and deeply inspiring. He served as executive producer and co-host of the pioneering 1960s network television series Black Journal. ", "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. The story of Ida B Wells is inspiring and should call us to action. Learn more about the program. Wells for their livesand ours. Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022. See production, box office & company info, Satisfactory TV episode about a strong, fascinating woman. The second chapter, at ten pages long, makes up almost all of the biographical information on Wells, which is scant, to say the least. Publisher Ida B. That they have collaborated to write this book on Ida B. His interests include urban geography, borderlands, culture, sustainability and social justice. This firsthand experience with racism sparked her passion for equal treatment. Wells: A Passion for Justice: The Pioneering African American Journalist: Ida B. Wells was a courageous truth-teller, and so too is this book. Got about three chapters in, and couldn't get into this. make a connection of the text ida b. wells-barnett and her passion justice to yourself as a grade 9 student. In this now of confusion in our nation and around the globe, Ida B. [5], Ida B. She refused to move and was physically removed from the train by several men and the conductor. Introduction to Ida B. . . The progress of the past 50 years is so fragile. I could not get past the preaching of the author. Capture a web page as it appears now for use as a trusted citation in the future. Considering that white men dominated print at that time, the narrative behind why lynchings occurred always placed the blame on the black victim. 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: 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. , ISBN-13 The signage ceremony was on February 11, 2019, Crusade for Justice: The Autobiography of Ida B. Most highly recommended, especially for people of faith "who are classified as white.". Beloved Workshops. She went on to found and become integral in groups. Wells is good news for all of us. As of lately, I have been very interested in documentaries and films based on true stories. on the Internet. Please try your request again later. In counterpoint with the voices on the soundtrack, he brings a dramatic array of engravings, photographs, and printed archives to life with great imaginative power. Yet, it was inspiring to observe his level of focus and his determination to complete the film in the way that he felt was comprehensive and respectful. Also, black Martyrs shows in minutes 02.56, where when Wells initially supported black participation in WWI. NIBS STROUPE retired in 2017 as pastor of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, a nationally recognized leader in multicultural and racial justice ministry. Wells Awarded Posthumous Pulitzer for Outstanding and Courageous Reporting by Patty Wetli, WTTW News, Chicago, May 13, 2020 saw the release of Crusade for Justice: The Autobiography of Ida B. Her mother, Elizabeth Warrenton Wells, a cook, and her father, a carpenter, had eight children, Ida being the eldest. "In Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Read the Profile of Ida B Wells Barnett in The African American Odyssey then address the following questions: - What doe Barnett's experience tell you about life in post-Reconstruction Era (1877-1920) Unitod States ? : American History questions and answers. Wells. 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. The analogy is, at best, strained, but the odds against her were in many ways even greater. McBeth has always had a passion for community outreach and advocacy, involving herself in any way she may. The work of a notable civil rights crusader in the late 19th and early 20th century. Wells as an activist for racial justice and a founder of the NAACP. Beloved Workshops. Their frank dialogue is a model for others seeking interracial community and social change. Ida B. I was very disappointed in the book. In Memphis, in 1887, outraged by an unsuccessful court battle protesting her removal from a train car on the basis of race, she became a journalist and activist whose work proved vastly influential, even internationally. The progress of the past 50 years is so fragile. She won $500, but the judgment was overturned. I love this book, because it is so clearly and lovingly written, because I learned a lot about Ida B. Wells: A Prophet for Our Time is a must read. She had bought a first class train ticket and was asked to move to another car by the conductor. For more information visit www.williamgreaves.com.The Equal Justice Institute has released a groundbreaking new report Lynching in America Confronting the Racial Legacy of Racial Terrorism which documents at least 700 more lynchings of Black people than previously reported. All which Wells-Barnett faces with tact, and sometimes a persistence that forces her to regalvanize her coalitions. This book is important and right on time. Wells: A Passion for Justice. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. 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. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Wells was a powerful churchwoman and witness for justice and equity from 1878 to 1931. Thursday, March 2nd/Starts at 4pm/ 54 minutes: IDA B. Ida B. I truly feel that it is an important documentary for anyone to see, especially with the current issue of police brutality that we see in the news today. In 1988, my fathers generation worked closely with Greaves, providing him with information for the film. Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews. - Ida B. The book is by two Georgians -- a white retired minister and an African American college professor, telling stories about encountering racism in their lives, and occasionally referring to Ida B. In simple language, Meeks and Stroupe present a cogent, persuasive blueprint for achieving racial justice and equality in America. Your email address will not be published. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. "Douglas A. Blackmon, winner of the Pulitzer Prize book Slavery By Another Name, "Ida B. This film detailed the entire life of 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. Ida B. Politics and Social Media Dont Always Mix. 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. 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. Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2021. : The kindle version is full off errors. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. 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. New York: Radio City Station, 1989. At first she won, but soon after the decision was reversed. For those who seek the truth of who we are as a nationIda B. Perfect for that format (it's short, clear, with accompanying questions for each chapter though we didn't end up using those). The post-Civil War era saw a reinstitutionalization of violence toward African Americans with the rise of Jim Crow laws. "This thoughtful, moving book is much more than a biography. 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. Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020. Within 20 years after the end of the Civil War, promises were broken. Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020. 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. This weeks Black Film Friday features Ida B. 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. Wells: A Passion for Justice . Ida B. Wells-Barnett was a prominent journalist, activist, and researcher, in the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries. Ida B. I was so excited to read a new book about one of the most inspirational women in history, someone whose name should be known in every American household. 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. It was less about Ida B Wells than the authors. Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe offer deeply personal reflections on the meaning of Ida B. She had bought a first class train ticket and was asked to move to another car by the conductor. Ida B. But she did it rather by dedicating her life to articulating the Black struggle against white supremacy in its constantly shape-shifting forms. Ida B. 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. She is frequently asked to present commentaries on Georgia Public Radio and other radio and television programs. "Biography Examines Life of Ida B. Wells." NPR WBEZ 91.5 Chicago. What makes this book so different from all earlier tributes to Wells is the fact that Meeks (a black woman) and Stroupe (a white man) are able to independently weave threads of insights from nearly a century earlier into accounts of their own very personal journeys. 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From the Foreword by Stacey Abrams, 2018 Democratic Nominee for Governor of Georgia Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice helped the story of my great-grandmother become more well-known. Ida B. Wells' Early Life (02:36) Wells was born before the end of the Civil War. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Wells, who was born enslaved in 1862, a year before emancipation, started her career as a schoolteacher. This film detailed the entire life of Ida B. Highly recommend for Beloved Community groups in churches. Living & Learning Community. Wells (18621931) as a touchstone for a discussion of 21st century racism. This was too church-sermony for me, but still instructive. She did. Though virtually forgotten today, Ida B. 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. I find these films so compelling to watch because I feel as if I am still learning about something important. National Public Radio. Great read! 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. Wells comes through in this deeply insightful look at a woman that more people should know. At 22 years of age, Wells-Barnett sued the Southwestern Railroad Company after having been removed by force from the womens wagon in the train due to her race. Wells: A Passion for Justice, directed by William Greaves. Wells was an amazing woman and I was excited to get a book detailing more about her life. Ida B. 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