IDA B WELLS | The journalist who fought for JUSTICE | Animated Kids Story | Read Aloud #readaloud

Once upon a time, in the 19th century, there was a remarkable woman named Ida B. Wells. She was born on July 16, 1862, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in the United States.

Ida faced many challenges because she was born at a time when people were treated unfairly because of the color of their skin. This unfair treatment was called racism, and it was everywhere.
As Ida grew up, she saw how African Americans were treated badly. They were not allowed to go to the same schools as white children, drink from the same water fountains, or even sit in the same part of the bus. But Ida was brave, and she wanted to change things.

In 1884, Ida faced a terrible tragedy. Her parents and one of her brothers died from a terrible disease. Ida was just 22 years old, and she had to take care of her other siblings. To support her family, she became a teacher. But she didn't stop there.
Ida became a journalist. That means she wrote articles for newspapers. She wrote about the unfair treatment of African Americans. She spoke out against racism and injustice.

In 1892, something terrible happened in Ida's hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. Three of her friends, who were successful business owners, were killed by an angry mob. They were innocent, but they were killed just because they were successful and African American.
Ida was angry and sad. But instead of staying quiet, she spoke out louder than ever. She wrote articles about what happened. She traveled around the country, telling people about the injustice. She wanted everyone to know the truth.

Ida's bravery inspired others to stand up for what's right. She fought against racism and segregation. She even sued a train company for making her sit in a segregated part of the train. And she won!
But her fight didn't end there. Ida worked hard to change laws and attitudes. She helped start organizations to fight for civil rights. She spoke at meetings and rallies, telling people that everyone should be treated equally, no matter their skin color.

Ida B. Wells didn't just talk the talk; she walked the walk. She faced many challenges and dangers along the way. People threatened her life, and some even burned down her newspaper office. But she never gave up. She knew that what she was doing was important.
Ida B. Wells lived a remarkable life. She passed away on March 25, 1931, but her legacy lives on. She showed the world that one person can make a big difference. And that's why she's remembered as a hero.

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