Ida B. Wells

A biography of civil rights activist Ida B. Wells. Although born a slave, Wells became one of the first leaders of the American civil rights movement. A founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Wells was also a crusader for women`s suffrage. She also spearheaded a national campaign to stop the horrific practice of lynching. This book is illustrated with archival photographs and prints. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.