About this episode

The episode explores the lives and legacies of Ida B. Wells and Assata Shakur, highlighting their contributions to journalism and Black liberation.

Ida B. Wells and Assata Shakur were born on July 16, decades apart. Wells became a pioneering investigative journalist and anti-lynching crusader, while Shakur became an enduring and polarizing symbol of Black liberation. Their work influenced generations of activists, artists and civil rights leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ebony McMorris, Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane

Topics covered

• Black liberation
• journalism
• civil rights
• activism
• historical figures

Keywords

• Ida B. Wells
• Assata Shakur
• journalism
• activism
• civil rights
• Black liberation
• anti-lynching

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