“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”
Quote by Ida B. Wells
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The Light of Truth: Writings of an Anti-Lynching Crusader
This volume brings together selected essays, pamphlets, and speeches by Ida B. Wells, a pioneering investigative journalist and civil rights advocate. The writings document her systematic exposure of lynching as a tool of racial terror in the post-Reconstruction United States. Wells used data, eyewitness accounts, and reasoned argument to challenge prevailing justifications for mob violence. The collection also reflects her broader work on racial justice, women's rights, and economic empowerment. It serves as a primary source for understanding the anti-lynching movement and the intellectual legacy of one of its most prominent figures. more
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Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells was an American journalist, teacher, and activist who played a crucial role in the civil rights movement. She is best known for her investigative reporting on the lynching of African Americans and her advocacy for women's rights. more
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