Sojourner Truth
Learn about Sojourner Truth, a remarkable woman who fought to end slavery.
Sojourner Truth Biography
Sojourner Truth's fight for the abolition of slavery and women's rights has made her a legend in American history. Despite the scars of slavery and the inability to read, she was able to become a respected and influential public speaker and advocate for the oppressed.
Sojourner Truth's fight for the abolition of slavery and women's rights has made her a legend in American history. Despite the scars of slavery and the inability to read, she was able to become a respected and influential public speaker and advocate for the oppressed.
Narrative of Sojourner Truth
Born a slave, Truth was later emancipated after New York abolished slavery. Read the narrative about her life as a slave and abolitionist.
Born a slave, Truth was later emancipated after New York abolished slavery. Read the narrative about her life as a slave and abolitionist.
Photos of Sojourner Truth
Photos of abolitionists Sojourner Truth.
Photos of abolitionists Sojourner Truth.
Sojourner Truth Speech: Ain't I A Woman?
Sojourner Truth delivered this famous speech at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio, in 1851. Learn the details about the controversy over whether she actually recited the well-known phrase, "Ain't I a Woman?” Plus, read the text of the speech.
Sojourner Truth delivered this famous speech at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio, in 1851. Learn the details about the controversy over whether she actually recited the well-known phrase, "Ain't I a Woman?” Plus, read the text of the speech.
Sojourner Truth Quotes
After escaping from slavery, Sojourner Truth became a public speaker on issues of slavery and women's rights. Here are quotes from abolitionist and ex-slave, Sojourner Truth.
After escaping from slavery, Sojourner Truth became a public speaker on issues of slavery and women's rights. Here are quotes from abolitionist and ex-slave, Sojourner Truth.
Sojourner Truth Speech
This is the text of a speech Truth delivered in 1867.
This is the text of a speech Truth delivered in 1867.
About Sojourner Truth
A biography from Women's History Guide Jone Johnson Lewis.
A biography from Women's History Guide Jone Johnson Lewis.
Ain't I a Woman? Sojourner Truth
Read Frances Gage's account of this speech given by Sojourner Truth in 1851. Prepared by Jone Johnson Lewis, your About Guide to Women's History.
Read Frances Gage's account of this speech given by Sojourner Truth in 1851. Prepared by Jone Johnson Lewis, your About Guide to Women's History.