Ida B. Wells: Light of Truth, Voice of Justice

Name: Ida B. Wells: Light of Truth, Voice of Justice
Start: 2026-02-05T18:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-05T19:30:00-06:00
Location: 270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120

Schedule

Thu Feb 05 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

270 N Grove Ave, Elgin, IL, United States, Illinois 60120 | Elgin, IL

Ida B. Wells was one of the most influential women in American history. This program brings Ida’s legacy into the present with warmth, power, and just a little sparkle. Please register to attend in person or virtually via Zoom here: https://attend.gailborden.info/event/14544930
Ida B. Wells was one of the most influential women in American history—yet her name is rarely taught. This presentation shines a spotlight on her groundbreaking journalism, anti-lynching activism, suffrage leadership, and connection to Chicago’s South Side. From the creation of the Alpha Suffrage Club to the story of the Ida B. Wells Homes and the long-overdue naming of Ida B. Wells Drive, we’ll explore how one woman fought for justice on every front—and paid the price for it. Through storytelling, visuals, and little-known facts, this program brings Ida’s legacy into the present with warmth, power, and just a little sparkle. Come ready to learn, reflect, and be inspired.
Presented by Letra Bledsoe who is a dynamic and creative educator, licensed in Career and Technical Education, with a rich and varied professional background.