Toni I had no idea about Ida Wells, that, for example, she was born into slavery, so I was wondering how such a woman breaks the chains in order to stand tall and bravely challenge a broken, disgustingly-oppressive system.

I found this. Personally I would have included it in your story. She had everything to lose and absolutely nothing to gain.

Tiny as she was, she took the establishment on.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/27/ida-b-wells-civil-rights-movement-reporter