MEMPHIS, Tenn. — After a week’s worth of events honoring civil rights activist and journalist Ida B. Wells, her statue was unveiled in downtown Memphis Friday morning.
Two of her descendants, Daniel Duster and Michelle Duster, led a parade from Beale Street and Main Street to Beale Street and Fourth Street to celebrate her legacy.
“This is an amazing day for our family to basically come back home to Memphis where my great grandmother got her start as a journalist and activist,” Michelle said.
The statue of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, the African American civil rights advocate and journalist who fought against racism, segregation and lynching, is unveiled in the new Ida B. Wells Plaza on Beale Street on Friday, July 16, 2021.
Ida B Well's great-grandaugher, Michelle Duster, speaks during the statue unveiling of great-grandmother, the African American civil rights advocate and journalist who fought against racism, segregation and lynching, in the new Ida B. Wells Plaza on Beale Street on Friday, July 16, 2021.
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"The southeast corner of the intersection features more than just the statue.
There is a metal tree, "The Tree of Strange Fruit," in memory of Wells’ three friends who were lynched in 1892 and inspired her to continue documenting lynchings.
Also, there are pavilions that feature each of the roles — journalist, suffragist and entrepreneur — Wells took on during her time in Memphis. "
A proper tribute 🍃
Wouldn't this be an incredible place to visit!
~History
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