Famous Women in History: Ida B. Wells

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Ida B. Wells, born to enslaved parents in 1862, evolved from a teacher to a prominent civil rights activist after a pivotal incident on a segregated train in 1883. Her relentless advocacy for African American rights and her powerful writings against lynching shaped her legacy until her death in 1931. The book includes contextual side stories, enriching the narrative with key details and perspectives, while archival photographs and illustrations chronologically enhance the visual understanding of her impactful life and career.