The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them”
– Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Who they are
Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Wells was a fierce activist for civil rights and women's rights. Born into slavery and with odds stacked against her, she managed to rise above adversity and become an outspoken voice against lynching, then later a leader for women's rights and black women's suffrage. Wells settled in Chicago after her newspaper's office in Memphis was burned to the ground.
Richard Hunt
Hunt was a major figure in American art for decades. Born in Chicago, his prolific work was inspired by his African-American heritage. He received numerous prestigious awards and held important positions such as being one of the first artists to serve on the National Council on the Arts. "He's an educator and has completed more public sculptures than any other artist in the country."1 To learn more about Richard Hunt visit his website.
1Richard Hunt: Past & Present Exhibition: September 15 - December 9, 2007
Featured Upcoming Events
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024
12PM
60th ANNUAL CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
We’re honored to be Premiering The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells at the 60th Annual Chicago International Film Festival this year!
Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark Street
Chicago, IL United States
