Late Sculptor Behind Ida B. Wells 'Light Of Truth' National Monument Honored With Ellis Park Plaque

Women’s contributions and men’s racism erased from history of national monument

Under pressure from the Trump administration, the National Park Service (NPS) removed historical context from signage that explained the role women played in the creation of the Muir Woods National Monument and highlighted the racist ideologies of some of the men associated with the site.  A ranger for the monument confirmed that the information removed last week originated from an initiative by NPS officials called “History Under Construction” …

Late Sculptor Behind Ida B. Wells 'Light Of Truth' National Monument Honored With Ellis Park Plaque

OAKWOOD — Four years after the installation of the “Light of Truth” Ida B. Wells National Monument, community leaders and neighbors gathered Friday to honor the late artist responsible for the sculpture. In unveiling a plaque honoring Richard Hunt, the Ida B. Wells Commemorative Art Committee also honored the donors who made the 20-foot monument possible. The monument was one of the last installations created by Hunt, a Chicago native who died i…