“Although lynchings have steadily increased in number and barbarity during the last twenty years, there has been no single effort put forth by the many moral and philanthropic forces of the country to put a stop to this wholesale slaughter.”
Quote by Ida B. Wells
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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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