Bronzeville's 5th annual Ida B. Wells Festival opens with meditation honoring civil rights pioneer
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Jeremy Gorner
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The article covers the 5th annual Ida B. Wells Festival in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, which began with a meditation session outside the national monument honoring the civil rights activist. The festival features multiple events celebrating Wells-Barnett's legacy, with community members gathering to honor her contributions through meditation, reflection, and communal activities.
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· 2 pulledAs Black people in America, we've come this far by faith
And imagine that strength and that light as you look here. And imagine you take your gaze up to the sky. And if you look gently, you'll see clouds slowly move. Let your breath slow down.
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