Who Was Ida B. Wells?
Who Was Ida B. Wells? by Sarah Fabiny is an illustrated biography published by Penguin on June 2, 2020. This 112-page book presents the life of Ida Bell Wells, who was born into slavery in 1862 and became a prominent leader in the civil rights movement as well as a notable Black female journalist in nineteenth-century America. The narrative explores her journey from emancipation to activism, highlighting her commitment to fighting against prejudice and advocating for equality for African Americans.
Readers will find a detailed account of Wells’ significant contributions, including her role in co-owning a newspaper, authoring several books, and co-founding the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). The book also emphasizes her efforts in championing women’s rights, providing insight into her impact on social activism in the United States. Through this edition, young readers can engage with the historical context of Wells’ life and the challenges she faced in her pursuit of justice and equality.
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The story of how a girl born into slavery became an early leader in the civil rights movement and the most famous Black female journalist in nineteenth-century America.
Born into slavery in 1862, Ida Bell Wells was freed as a result of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. Yet she could see how just how unjust the world was. This drove her to become a journalist and activist. Throughout her life, she fought against prejudice and for equality for African Americans. Ida B. Wells would go on to co-own a newspaper, write several books, help cofound the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), and fight for women’s right to vote.
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