As we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day we must honor NAACP co-founder, journalist, women’s suffragist, and civil rights icon Ida B. Wells. Mrs. Wells dedicated her life to fighting injustice and led the campaign against lynching of African-American citizens within the United States in the late 1800’s. …
Ida B. Wells included in the new African-American history museum
Ida B. Wells is among the many history makers included in the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. The African-American history museum was established by Act of Congress in 2003 and is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and…
A Wells Fargo Employee Stole My Social Security Number. What Can I Do?
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans The relationship you have with your bank is a deeply personal one. Think about it: Money carries enormous weight in people’s lives, and where do they keep their money? A bank, usually. In addition to your money, your bank also stores…
Remembering Ida B. Wells on her birthday
On today, July 16th, Atlanta Free Speech salutes the woman who inspired us to continue her legacy through journalism and community empowerment, Ida B. Wells-Barnett. For more than 40 years, Ida was one of the most articulate, fearless and respected women in the United States. As injustices against former slaves…
Jim Wells County bank account hacked
Source: National Cyber Security – Produced By Gregory Evans Bad news for Jim Wells County. On Monday morning, the Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Department told County Commissioners that someone hacked into the county’s bank account and stole $5,000. The county is in the process of switching their money to a…
Happy birthday Ida B. Wells
On this day, Atlanta Free Speech salutes the woman who inspired us to continue her legacy through journalism and community empowerment. Ida B. Wells was born a slave in 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Her father, James, was a carpenter and her mother, Elizabeth, was a famous cook. Both parents…
Ida B. Wells: the original Rosa Parks
Ida B. Wells is one of the many unsung heroes in American History. Many of her achievements have been overshadowed by other leaders within the civil rights movement for various reasons. However, Ida made her mark in history and helped pave the way for future freedom fighters–such as Rosa Parks….
Let’s meet Ida B. Wells
Who was Ida B. Wells? an anti-lynching crusader a woman’s rights activist a passionate crusader against racism journalist and teacher who spoke out on racial issues a civil rights pioneer and one of the founders of the NAACP Ida B. Wells-Barnett was born on July 16, 1862, in Holly Springs…
Iowans targeted in Wells Fargo robo-scam
A Wells Fargo credit card robo-scam targeted Iowans across the state this week, according to a news release from the office of Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller. View full post on credit card scam – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security Gregory Evans | LinkedIn…
Wells Fargo text & phishing scam grows even bigger in Oregon
One of the biggest scams to ever hit Oregon keeps getting bigger. View full post on phishing – Yahoo! News Search Results View full post on National Cyber Security