Ida Bell Wells-Barnett

Today is the birthday of Ida Bell Wells-Barnett who, according to the Wikipedia, “was an American investigative journalist, educator, and an early leader in the civil rights movement”.

Portrait of Ida B. Wells

Susan B. Anthony

It’s the birthday of Susan B. Anthony today. She was an American social reformer and women's rights activist, who played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement.

Portrait of Susan B. Anthony