Film Showing and Discussion | Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice

This film documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of Ida B. Wells (1863-1931), the pioneering African American journalist, women’s rights activist, and anti-lynching crusader. Toni Morrison reads selections from Wells’ memoirs and other writings in this film which has won 20 festival awards.

“One had better die fighting against injustice than die like a dog or a rat in a trap.” – Ida B. Wells











When: Thu., Mar. 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Where: Revolution Books
437 Malcolm X Blvd./Lenox Ave. @132nd St
212-691-3345
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This film documents the dramatic life and turbulent times of Ida B. Wells (1863-1931), the pioneering African American journalist, women’s rights activist, and anti-lynching crusader. Toni Morrison reads selections from Wells’ memoirs and other writings in this film which has won 20 festival awards.

“One had better die fighting against injustice than die like a dog or a rat in a trap.” – Ida B. Wells

Buy tickets/get more info now