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Sojourner Truth – From Slavery to Activism

Sojourner Truth was an African American abolitionist, women’s rights activist, and preacher. Born into slavery in the late 1700s, she escaped to freedom and dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of women and African Americans. Her famous speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?”, became a powerful statement of the struggle for equality.

Early Life

Sojourner Truth was born Isabella Baumfree in Ulster County, New York, around 1797. She was born into slavery and worked on a farm for most of her early life. She was sold several times and experienced physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her owners. In 1827, she escaped slavery with her infant daughter and settled in New York City.

Activism

In the 1840s, Truth became involved in the abolitionist movement and began speaking out against slavery. She also became involved in the women’s rights movement, advocating for women’s suffrage and equal rights. Her famous speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?”, was delivered at a women’s rights convention in 1851 and challenged the prevailing notions of gender and race.

Legacy

Sojourner Truth’s activism had a significant impact on the abolitionist and women’s rights movements. She continued to speak out against slavery and inequality until her death in 1883. Her legacy continues to inspire people around the world, and her famous speech remains a powerful reminder of the struggle for equality.

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