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| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Ida Bell Wells-Barnett |
| Date of Birth | 16 July 1862 |
| Place of Birth | Holly Springs, Mississippi, United States |
| Date of Death | 25 March 1931 |
| Place of Death | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence | United States |
| Education | Rust College |
| Profession | Journalist, Educator, Activist, Suffragist |
| Years of Activity | Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century |
| Brief Information | Ida B. Wells was a prominent African American journalist, activist, and suffragist who became a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. She is best known for her investigative journalism exposing the horrors of lynching in the United States, advocating for the rights of African Americans. Wells also fought for women's suffrage and co-founded several civil rights organizations. |