In Chicago, the light of truth shines. That’s the message of a new documentary that ties two great Black lives and the truths they illuminated. Richard Hunt, who passed away in December at 88, was ...

CARBONDALE — A documentary on pioneering Black journalist, educator and civil rights leader Ida B. Wells is set for Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Morris Library on Feb. 6. The film is one ...

CARBONDALE, Ill (WSIL) – Join us for a powerful evening celebrating the legacy of Ida B. Wells and the artistry of Richard Hunt with a special film screening and discussion at Morris Library’s Guyon ...

This program presents a well documented account of the life of Ida B. Wells: the woman who deserves a place among the great for her fight against lynching, and for her tireless efforts to create ...

“Sugarcane” earned a leading five nominations, followed by “Soundtrack to Coup d’Etat” with four for the 40th annual ...

Today, the IDA announced the nominees for the 40th IDA Documentary Awards. The show will be held on December 5th and hosted by actor and comedian Adam Conover. From the press release: Adam Conover to ...

The International Documentary Association has released the shortlists for its upcoming 40th ceremony. On the list are Oscar frontrunners like "Sugarcane" and unique picks like "Brisa." The ...

The Wilberforce Links Incorporated and AMMAK Productions will screen the film “The Light of Truth: Richard Hunt’s Monument to Ida B. Wells at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22 at the Xenia Public Library, 79 E ...

On October 5, 1892, journalist and activist Ida B. Wells addressed a packed house at New York’s Lyric Hall. The subject was lynching. Wells had recently published an editorial that exposed the lies ...

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