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It's only fitting that we acknowledge one of the pioneers in social work.
Ida B. Wells, journalist and activist, is credited as the first black woman in social work. Through her time in the 19th and 20th centuries, Wells used her investigative journalism skills and passion for advocating for others in need to shine a light on the conditions of African Americans in the south.
Through her writing, Wells exposed the many injustices of formerly enslaved people and the lack of government interference, causing an uproar amongst enemies. Still, Wells continued to write.
Wells's constant fight for change opened the eyes of multiple people across the world and forced others to begin to advocate for change as well.
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