Voices of Truth: Interviews with Michelle Duster and Laura Freeman About Their New Ida B. Wells Bio

Many of us have stories about our family members, even if we never met them ourselves. And though not true of everyone, some people can tell fun tales of their great-grandfathers and great-grandmothers that have been passed along for generations. People who have passed away and been forgotten to all but their own descendants.

And then there’s Michelle Duster. Her great-grandmother?

Ida B. Wells.

That’s right. Check and mate, sir.

So let’s say you’re in Michelle’s shoes. Your great-...