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The Heroes We Need Today: Teaching About the Radical Ida B. Wells

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With more schools and public spaces named for journalist and anti-lynching crusader Ida B. Wells, it is time for students to learn about the courage and vitality of this radical activist.

They also need to be ready to resist any efforts under this administration to remove Wells’ name from public spaces and curriculum.


High school teacher Matt Reed offers a lesson to introduce students to the life and work of Wells.

Read about the lesson and download it for free at Rethinking Schools.

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