Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in New York state in 1797 and became a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist. She is best known for her speech 'Ain't I a Woman?', delivered at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851. After escaping slavery, she dedicated her life to advocating for the rights of African Americans and women, traveling extensively to speak about her experiences and the injustices faced by her people. Truth was a charismatic speaker and used her life story to highlight the struggles of both enslaved people and women. She continued her activism until her death in 1883.