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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.

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.

Photos of 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 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.

Sojourner Truth Speech
This is the text of a speech Truth delivered in 1867.

About Sojourner Truth
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.