On July 16, 1862, prolific writer and civil rights crusader, Ida B. Wells was born into slavery in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Ida’s mother, Elizabeth, was famous for her cooking. Ida’s father was a carpenter. His name was James. The nation’s slaves were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation six months after her birth. Both parents were […]
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Ida B Wells – July 16th in African American History
By Chimsima Zuhri on July 16, 2014 in African American History, Author, Civil Rights, Education, July
Tags: Fisk University, July 16, March 25, Rust College
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