IDA B. WELLS
IDA B. WELLS
Born July 16, 1862, Holly Springs, MS, USA
Died March 25, 1931, Chicago, IL, USA
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Born into slavery, but just six months be- fore the Emancipation Proclamation gave freedom to over 3 million slaves
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Known for her articles, books and lectures on racial injustice—speci cally on the sub- ject of lynchings and white supremacy
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Helped launch the National Association of Colored Women in 1896; group was active in anti-lynching and voting rights campaigns
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Ran for the Illinois State Legislature in 1930; though unsuccessful, was one of the rst African American women to run for o ce
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