Voting Rights History Throughout the Year: Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931), civil rights activist, journalist, and suffragist, was born July 16, 1862 . The following are some links to learn more: National Women's History Museum biography of Ida B. Wells-Barnett National Park Service biography of Ida B. Wells Smithsonian Magazine article about Ida B. Wells New York Times obituary of Ida B. Wells The Guardian article about Ida B. Wells This blog post is part of an ongoing series of "this date in history" blog posts that highlight some of the people and events of voting rights history. Links provide an opportunity for students and teachers to explore and learn more.