Watch Ida B. Wells: Crusader For Human Rights

Ida B. Wells: Crusader for Human Rights is a documentary about Ida Wells who was born to parents who were former slaves. Throughout her life she worked as a teacher, journalist and human rights activist vehemently championing the cause against lynching. Her work as a grassroots leader and community coordinator brought national attention to the issue of lynching and was a catalyst for the Civil Rights movement.