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Slavery to Freedom
Sojourn Truth was born into slavery in 1797 with the name Isabelle Baumfree. She went through years of abuse and physical labor but was able to escape with only one of her children. They were taken in as free people by the Wagenen family which then impacted her spirituality and she became a passionate Christian. I believe the struggles she has has as a single black mother heavily influenced her passion to become a influential speaker an advocacy for gender equality. -
Becomes an abolitionist
Truth meets the leading abolitionists Frederick Douglass in which she begins her career as an equal rights activist. This organization was intended to end the practice of slavery in the United States. She embarks on her experiences and her journey through preaching and gospel to speak about anti-slavery. -
"Ain't I a Woman" Speech
1851, Sojourner Truth gives her famous speech "Ain't I a Woman".
This speech resembled all that Truth encountered in her past experiences as a slave and as a woman. It scrutinizes the discrimination of sexism and racism and inspired many to continue fighting for their freedom and rights. -
During the Civil War
Truth helped gather and recruit black soldiers during the Civil War and influenced people to donate to the black refugees whether it was food, clothes or any other supplies that were needed. She continued to actively help Black Americans find jobs and helped those in poverty. She later died at home on November 26, 1883 at the age of 86. Her efforts made a large impact on the equal rights movements and helped continue the fight for equality. -
Sources
History.com Editors. (2009, October 29). Sojourner truth. History.com. Retrieved September 12, 2021, from https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/sojourner-truth. Pictures retrieved from:
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