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Honoring Black History in Chicago: The impact of Ida B. Wells on Politics and Cadillac Baby on the Blues

Honoring Black History in Chicago: The impact of Ida B. Wells on Politics and Cadillac Baby on the Blues

FromCurious City


Honoring Black History in Chicago: The impact of Ida B. Wells on Politics and Cadillac Baby on the Blues

FromCurious City

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Feb 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Reporter Arionne Nettles brings us two stories honoring Black History in Chicago: The legacy of Ida B. Wells who empowered Black people to claim political power here. And the tale of Cadillac Baby, Nettle’s grandfather, who helped establish and nourish the Blues industry in Chicago.
Released:
Feb 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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