Podcast Ep#6: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword with Ida B. Wells

On episode number six of the podcast, I’m giving you a pep talk on the power and the potential of the written word to change the world. Yes, the pen is mightier than the sword, and I want all of my BIPOC writers to wield this powerful weapon with intention and agency. And because you know I like to give you literary role models to emulate, I’ll be sharing the inspiring story of how Ida B. Wells weaponized her words in order to make miracles happen. This is a pep talk you don’t want to miss. 

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”  Ida B. Wells

More Resources on Ida B. Wells

 This episode of the podcast, hardly provided a comprehensive telling of the thrilling life and times of Ms. Ida B. Wells. Please check out the following resources to learn more about her incredible life and accomplishments.

The Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation. This organization was founded by Wells’ descendants and has a mission to,“protect, preserve and promote the legacy of Ida B. Wells.”

Books

Crusade for Justice: The Autobiography of Ida B. Wells, by Ida B. Wells.

Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells, by Michelle Duster

Ida: A Sword Among Lions: Ida B. Wells and the Campaign against Lynching by Paula J. Giddings.

For the Kids:

Ida B. Wells, Voice of Truth: Educator, Feminist and Anti-Lynching Crusader by Michelle Duster

A Great Documentary:

Ida B. Wells: A Chicago Stories Special

The Barbie Doll

You can get an Ida B. Wells Barbie doll from Mattel for yourself, or a young person in your life. Or you could buy two if you don’t want to share.