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Ida B. Wells was a prominent African American journalist, educator, and civil rights activist born in 1862. She began her career as a teacher but soon turned to journalism to advocate against racial discrimination. Wells was a fearless anti-lynching crusader, using her pen to expose the horrors of lynching in the South. She co-founded the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and was a vocal supporter of women's suffrage. Wells' work continues to inspire generations in the fight for racial and gender equality.