Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Ida Bell Wells-Barnett was an American investigative journalist, sociologist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Wells dedicated her career to combating prejudice and violence, and advocating for African-American equality—especially that of women.
Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases
"Southern Horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases" by Ida B. Wells-Barnett is a historical account written in the early 1890s, specifically addressing th...
By Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Mob Rule in New Orleans Robert Charles and His Fight to Death, the Story of His Life, Burning Human Beings Alive, Other Lynching Statistics
"Mob Rule in New Orleans" by Ida B. Wells-Barnett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work details the brutal events surrou...
By Ida B. Wells-Barnett
Lynch Law in Georgia
"Lynch Law in Georgia" by Ida B. Wells-Barnett is a historical account written in the late 19th century that documents the brutal realities of lynchin...
By Ida B. Wells-Barnett
The Red Record Tabulated Statistics and Alleged Causes of Lynching in the United States
“The Red Record” by Ida B. Wells-Barnett is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a powerful and harrowing examin...
By Ida B. Wells-Barnett