When was sojourner truth (born)
What is sojourner truth known for!
"At a time when most Americans thought of slaves as male and women as white, Truth embodied a fact that still bears repeating: Among the blacks are women; among the women, there are blacks." - Historian Nell Irvin Painter
Sojourner Truth Portrait (c.1864)
The Woman, The Myth, The Legend
As an itinerant preacher, abolitionist, and women's rights activist, Sojourner Truth spoke out against the injustices affecting various communities.
Propelled by her faith, Truth traveled extensively to speak about her experiences as both a woman and a former slave.
What did sojourner truth do
Although the most popular quotes attributed to her legacy are inaccurate, Truth's activism led her to become one of the most recognizable figures in American History.
Isabella's Birth
Sojourner Truth was given the name Isabella Baumfree at birth.
She was born near Roundout Creek in the town of Hurley, Ulster County, New York. Although her exact birth date is unknown, it is believed that she was born around 1797 on the estate of Co