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Ida B. Wells was a pioneering African American journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. Here are some of her notable quotes:
1. **On Justice and the Power of the Press**:
– ”The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”
– ”The people must know before they can act, and there is no educator to compare with the press.”
2. **On Courage and Persistence**:
– ”One had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or a rat in a trap.”
– ”I felt that one had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or a rat in a trap. I had already determined to sell my life as dearly as possible if attacked. If I could take one lyncher with me, this would even up the score a little bit.”
3. **On Advocacy and Activism**:
– ”I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”
– ”The negro has suffered far more from the commission of this crime against the women of his race by white men than the white race has ever suffered through negro outrages.”
4. **On Racial Injustice**:
– ”The white man’s dollar is his god, and to stop this will be to stop outrages in many localities.”
– ”Our country’s national crime is lynching.”
These quotes reflect Wells’ commitment to justice, her bravery in the face of danger, and her dedication to the fight against racial injustice. Her work continues to inspire activists and journalists today.
For more detailed information and context on Ida B. Wells and her work, you can refer to sources like her autobiography, ”Crusade for Justice: The Autobiography of Ida B. Wells,” and collections of her writings and speeches available through various historical archives and educational websites.