Meet Sojourner Truth

She was an abolitionist, women´s rights activist and preacher.

Born into slavery (as Isabella Baumfree) in upstate New York, Sojourner Truth obtained her freedom and moved to New York City. She later became a traveling preacher and quickly developed a reputation as a powerful speaker. Sojourner Truth discussed issues of the day and as a result of these discussions became one of the first people in the country to link the oppression of black slaves with the oppression of women.

As a speaker, Sojourner Truth became known for her quick wit and powerful presence.

Sojourner Truth lived a long and productive life. She spoke before Congress and two presidents. Sojourner Truth is best remembered for a speech she gave at a women ' s rights conference where she noticed that no one was addressing the rights of Black women.

Her address reads in part:

"Dat man ober dar say dat womin needs to be helped over carriages, and lifted ober dicthes and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody eber helps me into carriages, or ober muddpuddles, or bigs me any best place. And ain´t I a woman? Look at me Looka at me arm. I have ploughed and planted and gathered into barns, and no mand could head me! And ain´t I a woman."

Also meet Harriette Tubman, Underground Rail Road Conductor, Army spy and abolitionist.

Listen to Sophia as she tells her story of being a slave; her voice will move you as she sings those Negro spirituals.

This mother and daughter team are nationally recognized storytellers and vocalists.

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