A biography of Ida B. Wells-Barnett, a former slave who became a journalist dedicated to equal rights, andwho fought especially for women's right to vote and an end to lynching. Born into slavery -- Childhood -- Yellow fever -- Learning and teaching -- Unfair treatment -- Princess of the press --Violence and anger -- Power of the pen -- Taking action -- Life in Chicago -- Working for suffrage -- Later life -- Remembering Wells-Barnett.