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Memphis Memorial Committee
Honoring Ida B. Wells
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Ida B. Wells Plaza & Statue
The Memphis Memorial Committee – in partnership with the Neshoba Community Resource Center – invites you to join us by being a part of history and helping to build a monument and tourist attraction honoring the life of Ida B. Wells.
Our goal is to shed light on her legacy and contribute to the attractions within the city.
The statue has been erected, now we are in the process of leading efforts to further develop the plaza around her.
Partner With Us
To be a partner and support the efforts, please make all tax-deductible checks payable to:
Neshoba Community Resource Center
Attn: A Memphis Memorial to Ida B. Wells
7715 E Holmes Rd Memphis, TN 38125-3823
CashAPP: $IdaBWellstatue
(Please include your email address)
OR
PayPal or Venmo: [email protected]
OR click the button below.
Ida B. Wells’ Celebration Week
July 10- 16, 2022
26
March
2022
Emmett Till - Mississippi Tour
Visit sites along the Emmett Till Trail.
Contact Heritage Tours at 901-527-3427 or [email protected]
Bus Tour $100 - Due by March 15th
Money, Jackson, Sumner & Glendora, MS
16
July
2022
TBA
More Information to come.
Beale Street
Memphis, TN
The Ida B. Wells Plaza
Ida Bell Wells-Barnett was a Memphian. She lived in Memphis, Tennessee for 10 years as an educator, then a journalist, but most of all she stood up for justice. She deserves to be honored for her heroic stand against injustice that inspired change and challenged American societal ailments. She risked her life to oppose oppression, racism, and violence in America. Wells deserves to be recognized for her fight against segregation. The Plaza will be comprised of a life-sized bronze statue, a timeline of her legacy, an antique printing press, and a sculpture honoring her 3 friends,
Location
Plaza & Statue Location
The Plaza is located at the corner of Beale Street and 4th Street next to Historic First Baptist Beale which was the home of the newspaper where Ida B. Wells become a partner.
Monday - Friday
Open
Saturday - Sunday
Non-stop
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