Wells, an African American who used her potent skills as writer and orator to fight racism and sexism. Ida B. Wells was determined to the justice and equality was a must for men and women of color. Through their reflections on her story, Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe illuminate aspects of their own personal histories and contemporary struggles for racial equality. It was more than a passing acknowledgment as Bergman presents the documentary, "Ida B. "Gloria Wade Gayles, Ph.D., Founding Director, The SIS Oral History Projectand RESONANCE in LEADS, The Center for Leadership and Civic Engagement, Spelman College, "Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe are two excellent writers, historians, and astute cultural observers who have each published numerous books. In this now of confusion in our nation and around the globe, Ida B. , Item Weight "Murphy Davis and Ed Loring, Open Door Community, Baltimore, and Editors, Hospitality Newspaper, "This is a remarkable story of two overlapping worlds rooted in rural Arkansasthe world of an African American female and the world of a white male. The film has received many awards, including First Place Documentary Award from the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, the Silver Apple at the National Educational Film and Video Festival, and the Silver Plaque at the Chicago International Film Festival. 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. This is an interesting look at the concept of race, the reality of white supremacy in America - both historically, and today - through the lens of Ida B Wells and the realities and ideals of her life. Wells and see themselves reflected in all their own distinctiveness. Ida B. Wells, As Prophet for Our Time, helps us see Ida Wells in a more complete way. She had bought a first class train ticket and was asked to move to another car by the conductor. The analogy is, at best, strained, but the odds against her were in many ways even greater. Wells and her relentless fight against racism and injustice. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Wells was a courageous truth-teller, and so too is this book. This practice was also considered a state issue so there was no national demand for the practice to be stopped. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we dont use a simple average. Then there is the point of what does one do. Philip Salata joined City Times Media in fall 2021. Through their reflections on her story, Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe illuminate aspects of their own personal histories and contemporary struggles for racial equality. She refused to move and was physically removed from the train by several men and the conductor. She refused to give up her seat on a segregated train and sued the railroad after it ejected her. The progress of the past 50 years is so fragile. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, A powerful account of the life of one of the earliest heroes in the Civil Rights MovementThe historical record of her achievements remains relatively modest. The authors are an African-American woman and a child of white supremacy. This book will be especially valuable to those called to the difficult task of working for justice together, across lines of race, gender, and class, in resistance and hope, in what the authors call our nations third passage with regard to racism and white supremacya passage whose future remains in the balance.Chris Boesel, PhD, Associate Professor of Christian Theology, Drew Theological School, 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. 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.. This book, however, is not a book about Wells. Wilson, Tracy and Holly Frey. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. Passionate for Justice: Ida B Wells as Prophet for Our Times. Wells. ", "Ida B. I love this book, because it is so clearly and lovingly written, because I learned a lot about Ida B. This is the prescient truth of racial, gender and class privilege fueling the violence of lynching. Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2022. [1], Wells, who was born enslaved in 1862, a year before emancipation, started her career as a schoolteacher. Within 20 years after the end of the Civil War, promises were broken. DuBois. Greaves, William. He has written frequently for Westminster/John Knox's Feasting on the Word series, and is a frequent contributor to Journal for Preachers. 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. Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, William Greaves, Louise Archambault, David G McCullough, Al Freeman Jr.,, PBS Video., William Greaves Productions., WGBH Educational Foundation., WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.), WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass. Wells for their livesand ours. Wells, Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021. Chronicles the life of Ida B. Though virtually forgotten today, Ida B. in paragraph form about Ida B. wells-Barnett and Her passion for justice and the connection of our life. Wells: A Passion for Justice," Sat., Jan. 11, 4 p.m. at Izzy Drumgoole's Studio 1405 in Vallejo. Wells: A Passion for Justice is a valuable resource for a broad range of courses, including Womens Studies, Black Studies, and Journalism. Beloved Workshops. The book covered Ida Wells' life story alongside the authors' encounters with race relations throughout their lives. Returned to Library. To see all Black History Month events at City visit the calendar here. 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. . "Troy Duster, Chancellor's Professor Emeritus, University of California, Berkeley, "'What does it mean to be a liberated person?' The subject matter was expansive and difficultas in violent: there were a lot of discussions about how many images of lynchings should be shown and how graphic they should be. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Here are two brave and honest southern voicesone black, one whitedrawing wisdom from their own histories in a segregated society, seeking guidance in the words and deeds of a legendary defender of justice. This documentary is also reviewed by Chicago Sun-Times, "A powerful account of the life of one of the earliest heroes in the Civil Rights MovementThe historical record of her achievements remains relatively modest. Wells (1862 - 1931) was an African-American journalist and crusader for African-American rights and civil rights for women. Wells is actually about 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. Wells is one of our most important forbears whose life offers critical lessons for how to live with courage and determination in this particularly toxic era of a resurgence of violent white supremacy. Ida B. Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2022. This is a short book with only one chapter given to a brief biography of Wells. Please try again. Ida B Wells, an unsung hero for our times. This firsthand experience with racism sparked her passion for equal treatment. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. 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. If you are Black, you get a point of view that you too can probably identify with. Ida B. "In Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Wells Awarded Posthumous Pulitzer for Outstanding and Courageous Reporting by Patty Wetli, WTTW News, Chicago, May 13, 2020 saw the release of Crusade for Justice: The Autobiography of Ida B. A surprising twist on biography as a lens through which to/a conversation partner and guide for seeking racial healing today. This book was recommended to me. 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. , Paperback Bill was not only an amazing filmmaker, he was an amazing man, and very generous in sharing his resources and knowledge. Living into God's Dream: Dismantling Racism in America. Wells: A Passion for Justice (1989, 54 mins.) This page was last edited on 15 March 2021, at 06:19. Wells. 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. Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe offer deeply personal reflections on the meaning of Ida B. 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. Highly recommend for Beloved Community groups in churches. , Language This book is important and right on time. Meeks and Stroupe have given us a book for all time. William Greaves, who directed the metafictional masterwork "Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One," made documentaries of similar originality, including "Ida B. Wells comes through in this deeply insightful look at a woman that more people should know. She is the author of six books and one inspirational CD and is the editor of, Living Into Gods Dream: Dismantling Racism in America. Wells Drive. DuBois. Catherine Meeks, PhD, is Executive Director of the Absalom Jones Center for Racial Healing. ", , Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe embark upon a brave and hopeful mission. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! As of lately, I have been very interested in documentaries and films based on true stories. 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. New York: William Greaves Productions, $595.00 16 mm, $125.00 video, $60.00 rental. Availability: Worldwide. Wells as Prophet for Our Time, Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe embark upon a brave and hopeful mission. Ida B. She later sued the rail company and won her lawsuit. Both authors respond to the life of Ida B. The post-Civil War era saw a reinstitutionalization of violence toward African Americans with the rise of Jim Crow laws. 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. So, I picked up this book thinking I would learn more about her as a person but instead what I found, was an interesting exchange between a White pastor and a Black professor. We found it immensely inspiring and led to fruitful conversation about how we (all white people in that group) push ourselves further in anti-racism work, in ourselves and in our communities. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. 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 . His interests include urban geography, borderlands, culture, sustainability and social justice. 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. Here are two brave and honest southern voicesone black, one whitedrawing wisdom from their own histories in a segregated society, seeking guidance in the words and deeds of a legendary defender of justice. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. Thursday, March 2nd/Starts at 4pm/ 54 minutes: Ida B. Passionate for Justice: Ida B. The astonishing courage of Ida 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. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. 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. Top subscription boxes right to your door, 1996-2023, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Wells was an amazing woman and I was excited to get a book detailing more about her life. Ida B. This would be an important book at any time, but it is critical for such a time as this. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. It was all connected to Ida B. - Identify any lasting influence of Barnet. I was disappointed not to learn more about Ida Wells, but this was a beautifully written discussion on race and justice in modern America. She is frequently asked to present commentaries on Georgia Public Radio and other radio and television programs. Ida B. Ida B. These two Arkansans, standing side-by-side, look in the mirror of the life of Civil Rights leader Ida B. Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison reads selections from Wells' memoirs and other writings in this winner of more than 20 film festival awards. Araling Panlipunan; Math; English; Filipino; . The authors compared their white racism (Stroupe) and black injustices (Meeks) with Wells' confrontations and how she persevered. : Wells as Prophet for Our Time, "In Passionate for Justice, we find a compass that points us to the future, where we can each give voice and action to justice, equity, and life-giving community. Wells is one of our most important forbears whose life offers critical lessons for how to live with courage and determination in this particularly toxic era of a resurgence of violent white supremacy. Nibs' 7 "Rs" of steps (following a similar pattern of 10-steps of AA, GA, etc.) 00:00 [sil.] We cannot move forward without answering that question and, for Meeks and Stroupe, we cannot answer that question without understanding who Ida B. Social Justice Advocacy. The work of a notable civil rights crusader in the late 19th and early 20th century. I'm baffled at how little of this book that's purported to be about Ida B. Also, Oakhurst Pres! The story is a great glimpse into the history of our racial injustice in America and the courage of one woman, who began her life in slavery and continued to fight for the rights of our constitution that All Men Are Created Equal! Wells' Life Holds Many Lessons For Our Own Times, Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2020. Les lynchages ont lieu la suite d'une bagarre entre Blancs et Noirs et de deux altercations par balles au cours . Wells was a courageous truth-teller, and so too is this book. : 1/2 in VHS Host, David McCullough Because most racism against ancient African Americans took place in southern United States, civil rights was . The progress of the past 50 years is so fragile. 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 . 50 black soldiers who battled in a racial uprising were executed or imprisoned. Watching Bill make decisions about what to keep inor notduring the editing process was fascinating, and a great learning experience. Wells: A Passion for Justice, from 1989 (now streaming on Kanopy and YouTube). 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