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Crusade for justice, the autobiography of Ida B. Wells, edited by Alfreda M. Duster ; new foreword by Eve L. Ewing ; new afterword by Michelle Duster

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 373-375) and index

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Crusade for justice

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edited by Alfreda M. Duster ; new foreword by Eve L. Ewing ; new afterword by Michelle Duster

the autobiography of Ida B. Wells

"Ida B. Wells (1862-1931) is now a Chicago icon and a shining example of fearless grit and truth-telling. Born into slavery, she lost both parents at the age of sixteen and supported five siblings by teaching school. As perhaps the first investigative journalist, she crusaded against lynching and for women's suffrage. She worked with Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony; she co-founded the NAACP and started the Alpha Suffrage Club here in Chicago; she is the first African American woman to have a street named after her in Chicago. This autobiography, edited by Ida B.'s daughter, Afreda Duster, was first published 1970 in a series edited by John Hope Franklin. Alfreda's daughter, Michelle Duster, who has spent years championing her grandmother's memory, has provided a new afterword. We are bringing out the second edition to mark the centennial (June, 2020) of Illinois ratifying the 19th amendment, giving women the vote. Wells was active in the suffrage movement. The new edition has been re-designed and includes four new halftones and a new foreword by Eve Ewing"--, Provided by publisher

Born into slavery -- Hard beginnings -- New opportunities -- Iola -- The free speech days -- Lynching at the curve -- Leaving Memphis behind -- At the hands of a mob -- To tell the truth freely -- The homesick exile -- Light from the human torch -- Through England and Scotland -- Breaking the silent indifference -- An indiscreet letter -- Final days in London -- "To the seeker of truth" -- Inter-ocean letters -- In Liverpool -- In Manchester -- In Bristol -- Newcastle notes -- Memories of London -- "You can't change the record" -- Last days in Britain -- A regrettable interview -- Remembering English friends -- Susan B. Anthony -- Ungentlemanly and unchristian -- Satin and orange blossoms -- A divided duty -- Again in the public eye -- New projects -- Club life and politics -- A negro theater -- Negro fellowship league -- Illinois lynchings -- NAACP -- Steve Green and "Chicken Joe" Campbell -- Seeking the negro vote -- Protest to the governor -- World War I and the negro soldiers -- The equal right league -- East Saint Louis riot -- Arkansas riot -- The tide of hatred -- The price of liberty

Autobiography of Ida B. Wells