How one journalist risked her life to hold murderers accountable

In the late 1800’s, lynchings were happening all over the American South, often without any investigation or consequences for the murderers. A young journalist set out to expose the truth about these killings. Her reports shocked the nation, launched her journalism career and a lifelong pursuit of civil rights. Christina Greer details the life of Ida B. Wells and her tireless struggle for justice.

Length: 04 min 50 sec

Educator: Christina Greer

Director: Anna Nowakowska

Narrator: Christina Greer

Producer: The Animation Workshop

Music: Matthias Runge

Content Producer: Gerta Xhelo

Editorial Producer: Alex Rosenthal

Associate Producer: Bethany Cutmore-Scott

Associate Editorial Producer: Elizabeth Cox

Script Editor: Alex Gendler

Fact-Checker: Joseph Isaac