Sojourner Truth (/ s oʊ ˈ dʒ ɜːr n ər, ˈ s oʊ dʒ ɜːr n ər /; [1] born Isabella Baumfree; c. 1797 – November 26, 1883) was an American abolitionist and activist for African-American civil rights, women's rights, and alcohol temperance. [2]

Sojourner Truth (born c. 1797, Ulster county, New York, U.S.—died November 26, 1883, Battle Creek, Michigan) was an African American evangelist and reformer who applied her religious fervor to the abolitionist and women’s rights movements.

Feb 1, 1999 · A formerly enslaved woman, Sojourner Truth became an outspoken advocate for abolition, temperance, and civil and women’s rights in the nineteenth century. Her Civil War work earned her an invitation to meet President Abraham Lincoln in 1864.

Nov 17, 2017 · At the 1851 Women’s Rights Convention held in Akron, Ohio, Sojourner Truth delivered what is now recognized as one of the most famous abolitionist and women’s rights speeches in American history, “Ain’t I a Woman?”

Apr 3, 2014 · Abolitionist and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth is best known for her speech on racial inequalities, "Ain't I a Woman?" delivered at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention...

Oct 29, 2009 · Sojourner Truth was an African American evangelist, abolitionist, women’s rights activist and author who was born into slavery before escaping to freedom in 1826.

This is the story of Sojourner Truth, an enslaved woman who became one of the most important social justice activists in American history.

Jan 24, 2019 · 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.

Mar 19, 2025 · Sojourner Truth was an African American evangelist, abolitionist, women’s right activist, and author in the nineteenth century. Born into slavery, Truth escaped to freedom in 1826 and later preached about abolitionism and equal rights for all, becoming one of the most well-known human rights advocates in American history.

Jan 31, 2025 · Sojourner Truth was an African American abolitionist and women's rights activist renowned for her powerful oratory, especially her iconic speech, "Ain't I a Woman?" delivered in 1851 at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention.