"After starting a family in 1896, she turned her attention to fairness in the school systems, women’s suffrage, community organizing and job training, political representation, and equal housing. She was also one of the founders of the National Association for Colored Women (NACW) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Ida B. Wells became an international figure who fought for equality of African Americans and women throughout her entire lifetime. She died almost 80 years ago in 1931, but her words and passion live on."
“I feel compelled to make her writings available for today’s public and ensure that Ida B. Wells will become more well-known for the incredible contributions she made to this country.”
— Michelle Duster, great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells
It's been years since I've honestly recommended a book to anyone I know, but this book is so perfect for those who wants to understand the African - American Culture or History overall, which is almost everyone I know. Including you who is reading this blog.
The Author Michelle Duster is a great writer who has the real inside to a non-fiction history book. She really gets and speaks to the audience in her book "Ida: In Her Own Words". I have to say based on the Excerpt of the book at www.MLDwrites.com, this is a great book to purchase and include it in your book club amongst your fellow readers. Also if you would like to purchase some Ida B. Wells Memorabilia, please log on to www.IdaBWellsproducts.com.
