Ida Wells was an African American journalist, suffragist, and civil rights leader who lived from 1862 to 1931. She is best known for her work in the anti-lynching movement and her role in the founding of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Wells was a vocal advocate for women's rights and racial justice, and she used her writing to challenge racism and sexism. She was also a key figure in the struggle for voting rights for African Americans.