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Ida B.

Where was Ida B. Wells born?

Atlanta
Chicago
Holly Springs
Memphis

Ida B. Wells was born in Holly Springs, United States Of America.
Holly Springs is a city in, and the county seat of, Marshall County, Mississippi, United States, near the southern border of Tennessee.

Ida B. Wells Views On Black Ownership And Carry Of Firearms Fact

Wells was an outspoken advocate of firearms ownership for Black Americans, and in particular spoke highly of the predecessor to semi-automatic arms, the lever action Winchester repeating rifle that with a single motion of lowering and raising the 'lever', the man or woman in possession of a Winchester rifle would be able to load another cartridge and continue to fire upon an aggressor with ease.

When was Ida B. Wells born?

Jul 16, 1862
Nov 30, 1858
Nov 5, 1901
Jul 25, 1941

Which of the following fields of work was Ida B. Wells active in?

Science Fiction
Civil And Political Rights
Musical Composition
Sociology

Ida B. Wells was active in the field of Sociology
Sociology is a social science that focuses on society, human social behavior, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life.

Ida B. Wells Marriage And Family Fact

Wells' marriage to Barnett was a legal union as well as a partnership of ideas and actions.

Which image in this selection shows Ida B. Wells?

I was wondering how many children Ida B. Wells has. Can you tell?

Ida B. Wells has 6 child/children. The following are a few of them: Alfreda Duster

Ida B. Wells Marriage And Family Fact

Wells began writing for the paper in 1893, later acquired a partial ownership interest, and after marrying Barnett, assumed the role of editor.

Which award did Ida B. Wells receive in 1988?

NMSH Athletic Hall Of Fame
Redwood Athletic Hall Of Fame
National Women's Hall Of Fame
National Association Of Black Journalists Hall Of Fame

Ida B. Wells received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:

National Association Of Black Journalists Hall Of Fame (2004)
National Women's Hall Of Fame (1988)

Ida B. Wells Anti-lynching Campaign And Investigative Journalism Fact

Wells noted that, since slavery time, "ten thousand Negroes have been killed in cold blood, without the formality of judicial trial and legal execution".

When was Ida B. Wells awarded the [url class="tippy_vc" href="#20911872"]National Association Of Black Journalists Hall Of Fame[/url]?

When was Ida B. Wells awarded the National Association Of Black Journalists Hall Of Fame?

2005
2004
1999
2003

Ida B. Wells received a number of awards, a few of which are listed here:

National Association Of Black Journalists Hall Of Fame (2004)
National Women's Hall Of Fame (1988)

Ida B. Wells Legacy And Honors Fact

Wells is the 25th African-American entry – and fourth African-American woman – on a U.S. postage stamp.

What was the date of Ida B. Wells's death?

Nov 30, 1982
Nov 6, 1987
Mar 25, 1931
Aug 28, 1955

On Mar 25, 1931, Ida B. Wells passed away at the age of 68.

Ida B. Wells Fact

Wells was outspoken regarding her beliefs as a Black female activist and faced regular public disapproval, sometimes including from other leaders within the civil rights movement and the women's suffrage movement.

Can you tell me the location of Ida B. Wells's death?

Chicago
New York City
Annapolis
Jackson

Ida B. Wells passed away in Chicago (United States Of America).
Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and the third-most populous in the United States, after New York City and Los Angeles.

Ida B. Wells Fact

Wells dedicated her lifetime to combating prejudice and violence, the fight for African-American equality, especially that of women, and became arguably the most famous Black woman in the United States of her time.

What country does Ida B. Wells have citizenship in?

Laos
United Kingdom
United States Of America
Iraq

Which of the following is married or has been married to Ida B. Wells?

Henry Brewster Stanton
John Jones
Ferdinand Lee Barnett
Kenneth Clark

Ida B. Wells and Ferdinand Lee Barnett were married between 1895 and 1931.
Ferdinand Lee Barnett was an American journalist, lawyer, and civil rights activist in Chicago, Illinois, beginning in the late Reconstruction era.

Ida B. Wells Early Career And Anti-segregation Activism Fact

Wells gained publicity in Memphis when she wrote a newspaper article for The Living Way, a Black church weekly, about her treatment on the train.

Where did Ida B. Wells attend school?[br](select 2 answers)

Where did Ida B. Wells attend school?
(select 2 answers)

Fisk University
Milwaukee-Downer College
Rust College
Emma Willard School

Ida B. Wells was educated are the following institutions:

Fisk University
Rust College

Ida B. Wells Early Life Fact

Wells had been visiting her grandmother's farm near Holly Springs at the time and was spared.

What organizations has Ida B. Wells been a part of?[br](Select 2 answers)

What organizations has Ida B. Wells been a part of?
(Select 2 answers)

Fabian Society
National Afro-American Council
NAACP
Woman's Christian Temperance Union

The following organizations have been among those that Ida B. Wells has been a part of:

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NAACP
National Association Of Colored Women's Clubs
National Afro-American Council

Ida B. Wells Fact

Wells (full name: Ida Bell Wells-Barnett) (July 16, 1862 – March 25, 1931) was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement.

Where is Ida B. Wells buried?

Oak Woods Cemetery
Mount Hope Cemetery
Rosehill Cemetery
Woodlawn Cemetery

Ida B. Wells was buried in Oak Woods Cemetery , ChicagoUnited States Of America. Oak Woods Cemetery is a large lawn cemetery in Chicago, Illinois.

Ida B. Wells Organizing In Chicago Fact

In 1896, Wells took part in the meeting in Washington, D.C., that founded the National Association of Colored Women's Clubs.

What is/was Ida B. Wells's political party?

Socialist Party Of America
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Labour Party

Ida B. Wells has been a member of Republican Party.
The Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP, is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States.