When this conscience wakes
And speaks out in thunder tones as it must
It will need facts to use as a weapon
Against injustice, barbarism and wrong
It is for this reason that I carefully compile
Print and send forth these facts
If the reader can do no more
He can pass this pamphlet on to another
Or send to the bureau addresses to those
To whom he can order copies mailed
adapted from Ida B. Wells
