Ida B. Wells was a pioneering journalist who used her writing to expose the horrors of lynching in America. Through meticulous research and fearless reporting, she challenged societal norms and brought international attention to the issue of racial violence. Wells co-founded the NAACP and worked tirelessly for civil rights, advocating for justice and equality. By publishing her findings in widely read pamphlets and newspapers, she became a significant voice for African American women and helped lay the groundwork for future civil rights movements.