Who said "Education is the great lever of uplifting the race."?

This quote is attributed to Ida B. Wells.

Education is the great lever of uplifting the race. - Ida B. Wells

"Education is the great lever of uplifting the race."

Ida B. Wells Education

Investigative Journalist American 1862–1931

"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them."

"I felt that one had better die fighting against injustice than to die like a dog or a rat in a trap."

"Tell the truth and the devil take the hindmost."

"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."

"Education opens doors."

"Education opens doors to endless possibilities."

"I ain't got the education you got, bub."

"You can't put a price on history."