Ida B. Wells: Woman of Courage
In 1892, thirty-year-old Ida B. Wells was a success. Born into slavery, she had risen to become co-owner of a Memphis newspaper. But when a white mob lynched a close friend, Ida s life changed forever. Before long, she was speaking out about the evils of lynching and encouraging blacks to leave Memphis. Some whites were outraged by her words. When she was out of town, they destroyed her newspaper office and threatened to kill her. But no threats could stop Ida from fighting for her people.
In 1892, thirty-year-old Ida B. Wells was a success. Born into slavery, she had risen to become co-owner of a Memphis newspaper. But when a white mob lynched a close friend, Ida s life changed forever. Before long, she was speaking out about the evils of lynching and encouraging blacks to leave Memphis. Some whites were outraged by her words. When she was out of town, they destroyed her newspaper office and threatened to kill her. But no threats could stop Ida from fighting for her people.
| SKU | 405689 |
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| ISBN | 9781591942184 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 154 |
| Product Type | Paperback Books |
| Book Type | Middle Grade Nonfiction |
| Primary Contributor | Ruth A. Rouff |
| Age Groups | Ages 10 to 12, Ages 13 to 15 |
| Publisher | Townsend Press |