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Ida Wells is born.

  • Ida Wells is born in Holly Springs, Mississippi.

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    • At the time of her birth, both her parents were slaves, but they were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

  • Ida loses her parents and 10-month-old brother to yellow fever.

    In order to support her younger siblings (and keep them out of foster homes), Ida drops out of school and becomes a teacher in an all-black elementary school.

  • A train conductor orders Wells to give up her seat on the train.

    She refuses, and later sues the railroad for illegal racial segregation.

  • Ida Wells wins her case in the lower courts, and is granted a settlement for illegal racial segregation.

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  • Southwestern Railroad appeals to the Tennessee Supreme court, which reverses the previous ruling. Ida Wells is ordered to pay court fines.
  • Ida Wells becomes a co-owner and editor for the "Free Speech and Headlight," and writes articles about anti-segregation and race-equality.

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