56. Ida B. Wells battled racism and sexism before many others dared

Update: 2022-02-01

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Ida B. Wells spent 45 years battling racism, sexism, and violence. She fought an anti-lynching campaign after 3 friends were lynched by a group of southern whites in 1892.

She was a journalist, activist, researcher, and early leader in the Civil Rights movement. Join us in remembering a wonderful and courageous woman.

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56. Ida B. Wells battled racism and sexism before many others dared

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56. Ida B. Wells battled racism and sexism before many others dared

Douglas Perkins

56. Ida B. Wells battled racism and sexism before many others dared