When Ida B. Wells met Garnet, she was living on De Kalb ... she pledged to care for the children of others. She found ample opportunity to do so after an investigation into so-called “employment ...

Ida B. Wells-Barnett with her children, Charles (left), Herman (right), Ida Jr. (center), and Alfreda (bottom), in 1909. In addition to writing, she also got involved in several organizations to ...

Barnett, a civil rights pioneer and suffragist, is being remembered for her bravery and legacy. Her work continues to inspire today.

Thank you for publishing the op-ed about Ida B Wells (“Chicago activist Ida B. Wells changes the face of American currency,” Feb. 15). I cried as read it. We all need to learn about her.

This month, I will join Michelle and Dan Duster, Ida B. Wells’ great-grandchildren, to celebrate Wells’ rightful place in history on a U.S. quarter. My organization serves as a consultant to ...

When Ida B. Wells met Garnet, she was living on De Kalb ... she pledged to care for the children of others. She found ample opportunity to do so after an investigation into so-called “employment ...