The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument – Chicago, Illinois - Atlas Obscura

The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument

This monument owes its name to a quote by the famous civil rights activist and journalist.  

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The Light of Truth Ida B. Wells National Monument is a sculpture created by Richard Hunt to honor the life and times of Ida B. Wells, the teacher, journalist, anti-lynching crusader, and human rights activist. The 35-foot granite and bronze monument stands in Bronzeville, a Chicago neighborhood that was once known as the “Black Metropolis.” 

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