FAQ About Ida B. Wells

How did Ida B. Wells' activism affect her life personally?
Ida B. Wells' activism had profound personal repercussions. She faced constant threats to her life, financial instability due to her uncompromising stand on issues, and social ostracization. Despite these challenges, she remained undeterred in her quest for justice. Her marriage to lawyer and editor Ferdinand Barnett provided personal support and a platform through which she could continue her work.