Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation |
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| The Foundation Goals | Established in 1988 in Chicago, Illinois by five of her grandchildren, the Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation seeks to preserve and promote Wells' legacy of dedication to the principles of superior journalism, social justice, education, equality and integrity. The need to support and encourage such dedication is as strong today as it was in her lifetime. Ida B. Wells' wisdom, tenacity, and commitment serve as an example to inspire and rekindle the spirit of activism needed to address current social, political, and economic inequalities. www.idabwells.com |
| Ida B. Wells Journalism Award |
The Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation inaugurated the Ida B. Wells Journalism Award in November 2002 by honoring Columbia University Law Professor and Nation magazine columnist Patricia J. Williams. In October 2004, the second Wells Journalism Award was presented to journalist and New York Times columnist, Bob Herbert, for exemplifying courage in reporting on racial inequity and injustice in the United States today. In 2008, Paula Giddings is being honored for her tenacity in conducting meticulous research in order to write a formidable book that documents the incredible life and times of Ida B. Wells-Barnett. |
| Ida B. Wells Leadership Institute |
The Leadership Institute helps youth (4th through 12th graders) acquire necessary leadership skills such as goal setting, self-esteem, positive attitude and accountability. With a focus on the importance of defining personal values, obtaining an education, and contributing to the community, the participants make a successful transition into a prosperous adulthood. For more information contact Dan Duster at dan@danduster.net or 773-456-1064. |
| Ida B. Wells Scholarship | The initial goal is to provide two $1,000 scholarships in 2009 for several students who attend Ida B. Wells alma mater, Rust College, in Holly Springs, Mississippi. The Foundation is committed to providing assistance to outstanding students at this historically black college. |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum | The Foundation works in concert with the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum of Holly Springs, Mississippi. The Museum hosts an annual week-long celebration which takes place on the weekend close to Wells birthday, July 16, and includes tours of Memphis, where Wells launched her journalism career. |
| The Foundation Address |
Ida B. Wells Memorial Foundation P.O. Box 19579 Chicago, IL 60619-0579 |
| Contributions | Contributions are appreciated and are deductible to the extend allowed by the law. |
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