Ida B. Wells and Anti-Lynching Campaign (1900s) (jan 5, 1900 – mar 24, 1999)
Description:
Wells led a campaign against lynching in the South and advocated for civil rights for African Americans.Why it's significant: Her activism helped bring national attention to the issue of racial violence and inequality.
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 5, 1900
mar 24, 1999
~ 99 years