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Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells
	Wells, c. 1893
Born	Ida Bell Wells; July 16, 1862; Holly Springs, Mississippi, C.S.
Died	March 25, 1931 (aged 68); Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Burial place	Oak Woods Cemetery
Other names	Ida B. Wells-Barnett; Iola (pen name);
Education	Rust College; Fisk University; LeMoyne-Owen College;
Occupations	Civil rights and women's rights activist; journalist and newspaper editor; teacher;
Spouse	Ferdinand L. Barnett (m. 1895)
Children	4, including Alfreda Duster

Ida Bell Wells-Barnett (July 16, 1862 – March 25, 1931) 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 for women.

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Ida Bell Wells

July 16, 1862

DiedMarch 25, 1931 (aged 68)

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Ida B. Wells
Wells, c. 1893
Born	Ida Bell Wells (1862-07-16)July 16, 1862 Holly Springs, Mississippi, C.S.
Died	March 25, 1931(1931-03-25) (aged 68) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Burial place	Oak Woods Cemetery
Other names	Ida B. Wells-Barnett Iola (pen name)
Education	Rust College Fisk University LeMoyne-Owen College
Occupations	Civil rights and women's rights activist journalist and newspaper editor teacher
Spouse	Ferdinand L. Barnett (m. 1895)
Children	4, including Alfreda Duster