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Ida B. Wells Barnett (1862-1931)
Ida B. Wells Barnett was a co-founder of the NAACP, an anti-lynch crusader and a Black female journalist. After earning degrees from Rust College and Fisk University, she taught in Memphis Tennessee and began writing articles for the Black Newspaper, … Continue reading
Harriet Tubman (1820-1913)
Harriet Tubman was one of the greatest Underground Railroad conductors. She is also known as the “Moses of Her People.” In 1844, when her master died, there was talk of slaves being sold out of state. Harriet decided to escape. … Continue reading