Today is the birthday of Ida B. Wells, a journalist and activist who fought for equality. She was born on this day in 1862 and passed away on March 25, 1931. Check out her most inspiriting words.
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1. Journalist And Suffragist Ida B. Wells

Today is Ida B. Wells’ birthday, a journalist and activist who fought against equality. She was born on this day in 1862 and passed away on March 25, 1931. Check out her most inspiriting words.
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"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them." Ida Wells #quote #blackhistory pic.twitter.com/mkXoFgoLpi
— NAPE (@NAPEquity) February 3, 2017
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The NyTimes is running obituaries for forgotten women today, and this quote by Ida Wells’ grandson is fantastic. pic.twitter.com/6MAjV5EqPK
— Andrea Adams (@andreascraps) March 8, 2018
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Cameo appearance by @deray & @DavidWalker1201 in upcoming #CBLDF comic book #LibertyAnnual. Quote by Ida Wells. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/v7L2Dl2XgW
— Paul Guinan (@Boilerplate1893) October 26, 2016
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Favorite Ida Wells quote:"Out of the mouths of murderers shall they be condemned." #EmmettTillProject http://t.co/gW6qg80ydL
— Khalil Gibran Muhammad (@KhalilGMuhammad) August 28, 2015
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"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them." - Ida Wells. Quotes. Truth Quotes http://t.co/NaDE7H7e19
— Among The Wolves (@AmongTheWolves1) July 19, 2014