Wells: A Passion for Justice (1989) was an episode of a TV series called American Experience. Wells: The Hidden Life of Brave Journalist For Justice.Ida B. 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. 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 (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. 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. ", "Ida B. DU BOIS:A BIOGRAPHY IN FOUR VOICES, ONE SHOT: THE LIFE AND WORK OF TEENIE HARRIS, Please place all digital subscription and rental orders. Passionate for Justice, Ida B. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. The foreward by Stacey Abrams makes Ida B Wells story contemporary and meanful in today's times. 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. Introduction to Ida B. When the first time this film was released on The American Experience in late December 1989 . For those who seek the truth of who we are as a nationIda B. This film detailed the entire life of Ida B. There is so much to process after reading this title. We cannot move forward without answering that question and, for Meeks and Stroupe, we cannot answer that question without understanding who Ida B. The book covered Ida Wells' life story alongside the authors' encounters with race relations throughout their lives. He didnt express his feelings directly to me, but I could see that some of these decisions were quite stressful for him. Ida B. Passionate for Justice, Ida B. Please try again. No one really questioned the validity of these lynchings, not even Ida B. . Wells: A Passion for Justice, from 1989 (now streaming on Kanopy and YouTube). 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272. Wells was born into slavery in Mississippi. There are some interesting books mentioned in the footnotes, but the book has no bibliography or index. 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. Then there is the point of what does one do. 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. She went on to found and become integral in groups. Excerpts from Wellss autobiography, articles, and essays also function as transitions from setting to subject. 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. Wells: A Prophet for Our Time is a must read. 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. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. - studystoph.com. 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. 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. Please try again. The Secret Service threatened Wells with treason. Coronavirus (update: Coronavirus + Rebellion 2020) book review #42 4 stars. Wells herself. 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-Barnett was a prominent journalist, activist, and researcher, in the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries. Introduction to Ida B. Beloved Workshops. Her parents remarried after the war, as free . 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. A distressingly large chunk of this book is dedicated to a white man offering his advice to his fellow white people about how they can be better. The progress of the past 50 years is so fragile. 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. As Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe tell the story of Wells, they deftly expose the truth about our nation, which our nation has long avoidedto its peril. Moreover, Morrison reading Wells suggests a literary legacy in black womens history[The film] provides an excellent introduction to her life and even conveys that lifes complexity by relaying the conflict between radicals and conservatives; male domination vs. womens rights; and the private vs. the public life of Ida B. Wells. 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. Archival photo by Oscar B. Willis courtesy of the New York Public Library Digital Collections, Philip Salata, Multimedia JournalistFebruary 11, 2022. Most highly recommended, especially for people of faith "who are classified as white.". I loved this film. At first she won, but soon after the decision was reversed. Ida B. Your email address will not be published. Unable to add item to List. New York: William Greaves Productions, $595.00 16 mm, $125.00 video, $60.00 rental. Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice . Wells, known as the "Crusader for Justice," was born in Holy Springs, Mississippi on July 16, 1862. This book takes a look at the actions of Ida B. Wells. This book is important and right on time. I feel shorn of that belief and discouraged, and just now, if it were possible, would gather my race in my arms and fly away with them.. 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. Wells was born during slavery and established quite a life for herself as an activist and defender of African American rights. Within 20 years after the end of the Civil War, promises were broken. If you are looking for a book about race in America, generally, this is still a mediocre book, but not completely without merit. Wells: A Passion for Justice: The Pioneering African American Journalist: 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. He is the author of four books. She was passionate about fighting for the rights of African Americans, women, and the working class. Wells and see themselves reflected in all their own distinctiveness. As Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe tell the story of Wells, they deftly expose the truth about our nation, which our nation has long avoidedto its peril. The eldest daughter of five children with two military physicians as parents, she has a passion for advocacy, humanity, and service. San Diego City College hosts Black Film Fridays with a depiction of Wells-Barnetts legacy of journalism and activism, Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) devoted her life to resisting the reformulation of white supremacy and violence in the post-Civil War era, using journalism as an incisive tool for change. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. [4], This documentary also showed some scenes that contained black racism, such as segregation and black martyrs. 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. That they have collaborated to write this book on Ida B. 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. And even though it was Bills film, he still had to negotiate the expectations of funders and broadcast outlets. Wells was a courageous truth-teller, and so too is this book. 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. In this now of confusion in our nation and around the globe, Ida B. 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. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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. I learned so much I will continue to wrestle with. American History questions and answers. ), 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). this is *not* a biography of Ida B. Social Justice Advocacy. Ida B. This book was recommended to me. NIBS STROUPE retired in 2017 as pastor of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, a nationally recognized leader in multicultural and racial justice ministry. Publisher Wells and gave him a copy of the autobiography. I didnt think this was a book on religion. Wells comes through in this deeply insightful look at a woman that more people should know. 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. Search the history of over 797 billion He lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2022. 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. One of the things I felt most interesting about the film was Ida's first experience with racism and prejudice. The authors blend their readings of Wells prophetic witness in the context of the Reconstruction and is aftermath with the impact of that witness upon their own very different, yet resonant, livesan African American woman and a white man raised in the same segregated county in Arkansascoming of age in the Civil Rights movement and its aftermath. 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. 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. This documentary goes a long way towards rectifying that egregious oversight. The exchange was engaging, uplifting and complicated. I could not get past the preaching of the author. There are several references to God, Jesus and religion which is important here because one should remember that religion was used to help sustain slavery in America at one point. Ida B. 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. 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 film spotlights A Passion for Justice, https://blackwiki.org/index.php?title=Ida_B._Wells:_A_Passion_for_Justice&oldid=6923841, Black-Targeted Racism in Documentary Movies, Copyright 2020-2021 blackwiki.org. 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. This would be an important book at any time, but it is critical for such a time as this. This weeks Black Film Friday features Ida B. "Ida B. Wells-Barnett." Ida B. Ida B. Wells Drive. 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. 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. 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. In 1988, my fathers generation worked closely with Greaves, providing him with information for the film. ", , Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe embark upon a brave and hopeful mission. DuBois. Wells Drive. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. 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, Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021. Wells as Prophet for Our Time, Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe embark upon a brave and hopeful mission. Ida B. 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. While she has limited experience with the law she seeks to expose herself . Both have dedicated themselves to working, writing, and developing ministries oriented toward justice, equity, and mercy. : Meeks and Stroupe have given us a book for all time. Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison reads selections from Wells' memoirs and other writings in this winner of more than 20 film festival awards. He has written numerous articles for magazines, including The Atlantic online. Wells was an African American journalist, abolitionist and feminist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s. : Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. I love this book, because it is so clearly and lovingly written, because I learned a lot about Ida B. 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. "Troy Duster, Chancellor's Professor Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley, "'What does it mean to be a liberated person?' 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. It was such a proud moment for our family to see our ancestors life depicted in a sweeping and deeply informative film. McBeth has always had a passion for community outreach and advocacy, involving herself in any way she may. Chronicles the 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. I picked this book up because I always have had a keen interest in Ida B. (I'm white.). Ida B. 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. Ida B Wells was a journalist, civil rights activist, and suffragette who was born in Holly Springs, Mississippi in 1862. Wells. Their dialogue, particularly in the final chapter, will be of interest to many whites, as they struggle to understand how racism is woven into the fabric of our society. This book, however, is not a book about Wells. 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. "Ted A. Smith, Professor of Preaching and Ethics, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, 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. . I was very disappointed in the book. The astonishing courage of Ida B. The astonishing courage of Ida B. 130 years ago on this day Born into slavery, journalist Ida B. 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