2023 Ida B Wells Festival–Celebrating Bronzeville
@ The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument
3729 S Langley Ave Chicago, IL 60653
Opening Saturday, June 24th, from 9AM - 3:30PM
2023 Ida B Wells Festival–Celebrating Bronzeville
Second Annual Ida B Wells Festival celebrates the life and work of our heroine, Ida B Wells. This event will feature learning and fun
Agenda
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Morning Meditation and Healing Ritual
Led by Sylvia Ewing, media personality, poet and certified meditation teacher Meet at Ida B Wells National Monument, 37th and Langley Bring a chair or blanket and something to drink
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Walking Tour of Bronzeville Ida B Wells sites
Led by Bernard Turner, Executive Director of Bronzeville-Black Metropolis National Heritage Area and author Let’s meet at Sixth Grace Presbyterian Church 35th and Cottage Grove. Tour will end at the …
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Family Fun Activities
Performances, Jump Rope, Hopscotch, Spoken Word, Drumming, Dancing, Coloring, Games and more. Ida B Wells Preparatory Academy 37th and Giles
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument for Ida B Wells Film Screening
Film screening and discussion with filmmaker, Rana Segal, and sculptor, Richard Hunt, moderated by Jamie Golden Nesbitt of Block Club Chicago. The film is a 60 minute documentary about the creation of The Ida B Wells National Monument by renowned Chicago sculptor, Richard Hunt honoring the Civil Rights activist, journalist and suffragist, Ida B Wells. Carruthers Center NEIU 700 East Oakwood Blvd.
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