Ida B Wells & Emily Dickinson: Storytelling Pairings, America250
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Experience an inspiring evening as two extraordinary women whose words changed America come to life. Franque Bains portrays Ida B. Wells, the fearless journalist who exposed injustice and championed civil rights, while Janine Evans brings Emily Dickinson to the stage, revealing the brilliance of a poet whose deeply personal and innovative verse transformed American literature. Through engaging first-person storytelling, discover how truth, imagination, and the written word can challenge injustice, inspire reflection, and leave a legacy that endures across generations.
The event will be filmed and shared on the Story Crossroads YouTube Channel—but there’s nothing quite like being there in person!
Featured Historical Portrayals on December 17, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.:
Ida B Wells — portrayed by Franque Bains
Emily Dickinson — portrayed by Janine Evans
Storytelling Pairings: A Blended Celebration of American Legacy continues on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, October–December 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Location:
Salt Lake Art Museum
249 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Questions? Email [email protected] or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799. Explore more free presentations in this series at http://storycrossroads.org/America250.
Story Crossroads is honored to be one of only 50 organizations nationwide selected to receive an America250 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is presented in collaboration with the Utah Storytelling Guild and the Nubian Storytellers of Utah Leadership.
The event will be filmed and shared on the Story Crossroads YouTube Channel—but there’s nothing quite like being there in person!
Featured Historical Portrayals on December 17, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.:
Ida B Wells — portrayed by Franque Bains
Emily Dickinson — portrayed by Janine Evans
Storytelling Pairings: A Blended Celebration of American Legacy continues on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays, October–December 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m.
Location:
Salt Lake Art Museum
249 South 400 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Questions? Email [email protected] or call/text Rachel Hedman at (801) 870-5799. Explore more free presentations in this series at http://storycrossroads.org/America250.
Story Crossroads is honored to be one of only 50 organizations nationwide selected to receive an America250 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is presented in collaboration with the Utah Storytelling Guild and the Nubian Storytellers of Utah Leadership.
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Where is it happening?
Salt Lake Art Museum, 275 E 900 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111-4231, United States
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