Happy Birthday Ida B. Wells! 10 Facts You Probably Didn't Know

It’s July!

First, we want to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Ida B. Wells!

Ida B. Wells was born on July 16 in Holly Springs, Mississippi. She was an investigative journalist who exposed the truths about lynchings in the United States in the 1890s.

Ida B Wells Pop Quiz!

Share your answers on the Ida B. Wells birthday post on the International Ms. Illinois Facebook page. The winner will be announced this week.

1. What year did Chicago honor Ida B. Wells with a street name? Read here.

2. What was the name of the newspaper founded by her husband? Read here.

3. What year was Ida B. Wells born? Read here.

Check out the Ida B. Wells articles on ChicagoSouthsider.com to read 10 facts you probably didn’t know about Ida B. Wells.

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