Notable Women in Illinois History

March is dedicated to celebrating and honoring the women who have made a difference in their communities, the country or even the world throughout history. The 21st spoke about the life and work of three specific women who have strong ties to Illinois: Ida B. Wells, Betty Friedan and Lorrainne Sade Baskerville. 

Guests:

Michelle Duster, Historian, Speaker and Author of Ida B. the Queen: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells  

Christian F. Nunes, President of National Organization for Women 

Erin Bell, Volunteer at Gerber/Hart Library and Archives, Librarian and Archivist at Resurrection University 

Prepared for web by Zainab Qureshi

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