Ida Wells Tapestries

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The way to right the wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them. - Ida B Wells

Ida Wells was an investigative journalist and leader in civil rights movement. Her reporting pioneered modern reporting techniques.

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”  —Ida B. Wells

Black History Month

Vibrant WPAP tribute to Ida B. Wells, a pioneering figure in history. Celebrate empowerment through art.

Empowering Ida B. Wells reimagined in WPAP style. Celebrate her legacy with this bold and artistic tribute!

Ida B. Wells was an African American journalist, abolitionist, and feminist who used her writings to lead an anti-lynching crusade during the 1890s.

Ida Bell Wells-Barnett. journalist, newspaper editor, suffragist, feminist, and leader in the Civil Rights Movement. On a train in 1884 (80 years before segregation ended in the USA) she refused to give up her seat in the first-class ladies car and was dragged out of the car by the conductor and two men. She then sued the train company and won but the verdict was overturned by the Tenassee Supreme Court in 1887. After researching and documenting lynchings she published a pamphlet "Southern horrors: Lynch Law in All Its Phases" finding that black people were lynched for being drunk in public, not giving way to whites, not paying debts etc with little evidence for the claim that black men were lynched for sexually assaulting white women. S...

An artistic depiction of the American journalist and civil rights activist, Ida B. Wells.

An artistic depiction of Ida B. Wells featuring her quote, "The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them."

“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.”  —Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Ida B. Wells was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Ida B. Wells was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement. She was one of the founders of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Black History Month

Ida B Wells Portrait | Ida B Wells artwork on prints, stickers, mugs, tshirts, canvases, wall art and more. Ida B Wells was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement

Ida B Wells Portrait | Ida B Wells artwork on prints, stickers, mugs, tshirts, canvases, wall art and more. Ida B Wells was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement

Ida B Wells Portrait | Ida B Wells artwork on prints, stickers, mugs, tshirts, canvases, wall art and more. Ida B Wells was an American investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement

Ida B. Wells-Barnett quote: "The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them" #girlpower

Ida B. Wells-Barnett quote: "The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them" #girlpower

Ida B. Wells, an influential African American journalist, suffragist, and anti-lynching crusader, left an indelible mark on history. Our designs capture the essence of her tenacity, investigative prowess, and unwavering commitment to social justice. From empowering quotes to artistic representations, each piece in this collection pays homage to Wells's impactful contributions to the fight for civil rights and equality. Embrace the spirit of activism and truth-telling as you wear the influence of this iconic figure who fearlessly confronted injustice.

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“The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them.” -Ida B. Wells A Tribute to am American Journalist, Business Owner, & Suffragette.