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Ida B. 'n the Lynching Tree
Cast: Multiple roles
Plot Summary: Ida
B. ‘n the Lynching Tree is based on the foremost African American female
journalist of the 19th century, Miss Ida B. Wells. A founding member of
the NAACP, Ida B. Wells was characterized as courageous, fearless, and
militant. The play moves swiftly through major events in the life of Miss
Ida B. Wells, from her birth on July 16, 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi,
to the Memphis lynchings of March 9, 1892, which resulted in her lifelong
crusade against lynching and inequities, brought about by Jim Crow laws
in the Deep South.
This historic play is suitable
for English, drama, and history classes. An excellent supplemental
reference,
Ida B. ‘n the Lynching Tree brings 19th century race
relations in the United States to life for students.
C. Nur Wistrand was awarded
a “Confronting Racism Grant” (2000) from the Mott Foundation to research
and write the script for high school students as a vehicle to reflect and
dialogue on historical issues relating to racism.
71 pages
Catalog Number #OAPD040
ISBN number 1-894910-40-0
Price $4.95
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