Ida B. Wells was an iconic civil rights activist who dedicated her life to the fight for racial justice and women's rights. She was born July 16, 1862 in Holly Springs, Mississippi and attended Rust College and Fisk University, where she became a teacher after graduating. In 1889, she became one of the founding members of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and was an active participant in the suffrage movement.

The LWVDV President provides a quick update on League activities.

California’s 2020 Local Redistricting Cycle: Lessons Learned and Future Reforms
With the 2020 local redistricting cycle concluded, this report takes a step back to evaluate the effectiveness of the FAIR MAPS Act and related Independent Redistricting Commission reforms at encouraging meaningful public participation and promoting the adoption of maps that better reflect and empower a jurisdiction’s diverse communities.

Two years ago today, we all witnessed the insurrection attempt at the Capitol, as anti-democracy forces attempted to circumvent the will of the people and take over the U.S. government. It is a day none of us will forget.