Ida B. Wells - Episode 5

📚 Companion Learning ResourceThis episode includes a FREE downloadable worksheet designed to deepen understanding and reflection.Download here:👉🏿 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ViZxAPw_OOob_CW8-Qtddp63pHXjxxe_?usp=sharing⁠Ida B. Wells was more than a journalist — she was a truth-teller in an era where telling the truth could get you killed.In this episode, we explore how Ida B. Wells used investigative journalism as a weapon against lynching, racial terror, and silence. At a time when lies were law and violence was protected, she documented the truth with precision, courage, and zero apology.Her work challenged powerful institutions, exposed false narratives, and laid the foundation for modern civil rights journalism — all while she faced threats, exile, and constant danger.This episode is for listeners who want to understand how courage looks when the stakes are life and death, and how one voice — armed with facts — can disrupt an entire system.This episode is designed for:• Adults and young adults who care about Black history and social justice• Educators, parents, and lifelong learners• Podcast listeners who value truth, resistance, and legacy🔗 Explore more from XKNOWN:👉🏿 https://linktr.ee/xknown