Ida B.
Wells-Barnett was born on July 16, 1862, in Holly Springs before the close
of the Civil War. She was orphaned at age 16 when her parents died,
victims of the yellow fever epidemic.
For
more than 40 years, Ida B. Wells was one of the most fearless and
respected women in the United States.
Ida B. Wells was one of the most articulate women of her time. She
received her education and early training at Shaw University (now Rust
college).
She
was a religious woman and read the Bible on a regular basis. She also read
Shakespeare and loved classical music.
When Ida B. Wells left Holly
Springs, she was armed with the values, dedication and drive that she
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