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Ida B. Wells
Ida B.
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Hello. My name is Ida B. Wells. I was born a long, long time ago in a town called Holly Springs, Mississippi, on July 16th, 1862. When I was a little girl, my parents taught me that it was very important to read and learn. I loved going to school. I read every single book I could find. Learning new things made me feel strong.
When I grew up, I became a teacher to help my family. But I saw that many things in the world were not fair. This was especially true for Black people. I knew I had to do something to help. So, I started to write. In the year 1889, I got my very own newspaper. I used my newspaper to tell true stories about what was happening. I believed that if people knew the truth, they would want to help make things right and fair. My words were like my tools to help everyone be treated with kindness.
I kept writing and speaking for my whole life. I helped start groups to keep doing the work, like one called the NAACP in 1909. I lived to be 68 years old and passed away in 1931. People remember me today because I showed everyone that your voice and your words are very powerful. I hope my story helps you remember to always speak up for what is right, too.
Ida B. Wells: A Story of Words
Hello. My name is Ida B. Wells. I was born a long, long time ago in a town called Holly Springs, Mississippi, on July 16th, 1862. When I was a little girl, my parents taught me that it was very important to read and learn. I loved going to school. I read every single book I could find. Learning new things made me feel strong.
When I grew up, I became a teacher to help my family. But I saw that many things in the world were not fair. This was especially true for Black people. I knew I had to do something to help. So, I started to write. In the year 1889, I got my very own newspaper. I used my newspaper to tell true stories about what was happening. I believed that if people knew the truth, they would want to help make things right and fair. My words were like my tools to help everyone be treated with kindness.
I kept writing and speaking for my whole life. I helped start groups to keep doing the work, like one called the NAACP in 1909. I lived to be 68 years old and passed away in 1931. People remember me today because I showed everyone that your voice and your words are very powerful. I hope my story helps you remember to always speak up for what is right, too.
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Ida B. Wells was a pioneering African American investigative journalist, educator, and early civil rights leader. She led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s and was a co-founder of the NAACP.
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