Ida B. Wells
Maya Angelou’s Son Applauds Whoopi Goldberg for Suggesting Black Leaders Be Added to Dollars Instead of Coins
Whoopi Goldberg was happy to see Maya Angelou added to the US quarter. But she also wonders why there aren't any Black people on paper...
Professor Launches Ida B. Wells-Barnett Textbook Fund to Raise Money for HBCU Students
Dr. Stacey Patton is spreading awareness about her initiative aimed at helping HBCU students who are facing financial hardships. ...
Barbie Makes Doll To Honor Civil Rights Historical Icon Ida B. Wells
This year, Mattle Barbie's "Inspiring Women" series will commemorate Ida B. Wells civil rights activist, journalist, and suffragette into a signature doll to honor her...
Chicago Community Questions Inspiration Behind New Ida B. Wells Monument
As the community comes together to marvel over the new art piece, some are wondering what the inspiration was behind the design....
The New York Times Pays Tribute to Overlooked Black Women Who’ve Made History
The New York Times launched a new series to pay tribute to black women who, despite their amazing contributions and success, were blatantly omitted from...
NAACP Celebrates 100 Years with Focus on Human Rights
As the NAACP embarks on its 100th anniversary, the organization and America stands on the cusp of a new era. As the nation’s first African...