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Few embodied that fight more fully than Ida B. Wells. Born into slavery in Mississippi ... Three months later, a white mob destroyed her Memphis newspaper office. But Wells only expanded her fight.

Learn about Ida B. Wells, a trailblazing journalist who exposed lynchings and fought for justice in the Jim Crow South, and her lasting impact on journalism.

July 16, would have been the 163rd birthday of Ida B. Wells. I often think of her defining journalism when confronted with ...

Ida B. Wells, a fearless advocate for racial justice, fought for America’s promises. Honor her this July 4 by sharing her story and legacy of liberty.

Ida B. Wells, a fearless advocate for racial justice, fought for America’s promises. Honor her this July 4 by sharing her story and legacy of liberty.

Ida B. Wells, a fearless advocate for racial justice, fought for America’s promises. Honor her this July 4 by sharing her story and legacy of liberty.

A brand new mural was unveiled in honor of Civil Rights activist and suffragist Ida B. Wells in her hometown of Holly Springs this weekend.

Ida B. Wells, a fearless advocate for racial justice, fought for America’s promises. Honor her this July 4 by sharing her story and legacy of liberty.

Ida B. Wells, a fearless advocate for racial justice, fought for America’s promises. Honor her this July 4 by sharing her story and legacy of liberty.

Ida B. Wells, a fearless advocate for racial justice, fought for America’s promises. Honor her this July 4 by sharing her story and legacy of liberty.

Ida B. Wells, a fearless advocate for racial justice, fought for America’s promises. Honor her this July 4 by sharing her story and legacy of liberty.