Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) was an early figure in the Civil Rights movement. She fought for women's rights, including the right to vote. She spoke out against school segregation, which separated children based on their race. This informational text discusses Wells-Barnett's experience fighting for equal rights and her lasting effect on future leaders of the Civil Rights movement. As you read, take notes on the author’s point of view on Ida Wells-Barnett. The material is distributed in accordance with the CC BY-NC-SA. See details at: https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/cclicenses/