Ida B. Wells is an activist in a time when The United States is slowly recovering from the destructive effects of the Civil War. During this time of “repair” in America Wells plays a crucial role in leading the Anti-Lynching Campaigns of the late 1800s and through extensive research and vivid writings Ida B. Wells is a successful leader in fostering social change throughout a racist America.
Wells is a self-educated woman and she learns at any early age that knowledge is key to succeeding in life. Both her parents are very active members in their community and they share their knowledge with their family until during a Yellow Fever break out in which Wells’ parents are killed and Wells is forced to raise her family alone. Wells begins her
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