Leading WELLS: Lessons in Courage and Leadership from Ida B. Wells

As part of Springfield’s Juneteenth Celebration, you’re invited to join Dan Duster, the great-grandson of American Civil Rights activist and hero Ida B Wells for a special lecture on Tuesday, June 17, in the ALPLM Union Theater.

Duster will discuss Wells’s struggles and triumphs in the 1800s to motivate people to overcome obstacles and stand up against injustices in the workplace, schools, and communities.

Duster has helped community organizations, corporations, and schools implement plans for restorative justice. He has also worked with the National Governor’s Association and Congressional Tri-Caucus and was present at the White House for the signing of the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Bill.

Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. This lecture is free to attend, but advance registration is requested.

The Juneteenth Lecture is an annual program organized by the Center for Lincoln Studies in partnership with Juneteenth Inc. and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.

***Please note, the originally scheduled Juneteenth speaker, Nikole Hannah-Jones had to cancel her appearance, due to unforeseen circumstances. We are grateful to Mr. Duster for being able to step-in as this year’s Juneteenth Keynote speaker.***

You may also like the following events from Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum:

• Next Thursday, 19th June, 06:30 pm, The Nature of Freedom: A literary commemoration of Juneteenth in Springfield
• This month, 24th June, 10:00 am, Little Lincoln's Fireside Tales: Family in Springfield

Also check out other Arts events in Springfield, Theatre events in Springfield.