American Experience - Season 2 - Eps 12: Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice

1989-12-1955 min⭐ 7.5/10

Born into slavery, she became a journalist and newspaper owner in Memphis, and was radicalized following the lynching of three friends. Her crusade against lynching led to death threats, but she bravely continued for the rest of her life to call for an end to sexism and racism.

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About American Experience

American Experience

Title: American Experience

First Air Date: 1988-10-04

Last Air Date: 2025-02-25

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 7.5/10 (from 32 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 38

Total Episodes: 396

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: GBH

Synopsis

TV's most-watched history series brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

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