Famous Women in History: Ida B. Wells

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The book explores the remarkable journey of Ida B. Wells, a civil rights activist and journalist born to enslaved parents in 1862. Her transformation from teacher to activist began after a confrontation on a segregated train in 1883. Throughout her life, she tirelessly advocated for African American rights, documented the atrocities of lynching, and traveled extensively to spread her message. Personal anecdotes and contextual side stories enhance the narrative, while a collection of archival photographs and illustrations visually chronicles her impactful career until her death in 1931.