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Ida B. Wells Finds Opportunities in Civic Life

Clip: 5/21/2021 | 7m 54sVideo has Closed Captions

While continuing to write, Ida B. Wells also turned to politics.

While continuing to write, Ida B. Wells also turned to politics as an agent for change. She formed a women’s club and looked to help Black migrants settle in the "Black Belt."

05/21/2021 | Rating NR

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Chicago Stories

Ida B. Wells Finds Opportunities in Civic Life

Clip: 5/21/2021 | 7m 54sVideo has Closed Captions

While continuing to write, Ida B. Wells also turned to politics as an agent for change. She formed a women’s club and looked to help Black migrants settle in the "Black Belt."

05/21/2021 | Rating NR

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