How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable - Christina Greer
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In the late 1800’s, lynchings were happening all over the American South, often without any investigation or consequences for the murderers. A young journalist set out to expose the truth about these killings. Her reports shocked the nation, launched her journalism career and a lifelong pursuit of civil rights. Christina Greer details the life of Ida B. Wells and her tireless struggle for justice.
Ida B Wells researched and wrote about the horrors of lynching directed at Black men, their families, and communities. Do you think elected leaders and even the president should have made lynching of Black men more of a concern during this time period? Why do you think it was not a priority for most? Since women and Black Americans are still not treated equally in this country, did Wells succeed in her efforts? In your opinion, what other systems are currently in place that take away the economic and physical security and safety for some Americans? How can elected leaders and everyday people work toward a more equitable and just society?
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- Educator Christina Greer
- Director Anna Nowakowska
- Narrator Christina Greer
- Producer The Animation Workshop
- Music Matthias Runge
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Associate Editorial Producer Elizabeth Cox
- Script Editor Alex Gendler
- Fact-Checker Joseph Isaac