Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Bomefree around 1797, was an influential African American abolitionist, women's rights activist, and civil rights advocate. After escaping slavery in 1826, she changed her name and became a powerful speaker against slavery and for women's suffrage. Truth's contributions extended to recruiting Black soldiers during the Civil War. Over her lifetime, she gained fame across the U.S. as a lecturer and preacher. Today, she is commemorated with monuments and was the first African American woman to have a bust in the U.S. Capitol, reflecting her significant cultural impact.
Sojourner Truth, an African American abolitionist and women's suffrage advocate, became a significant voice for civil rights after escaping slavery and advocating for the truth.
Born Isabella Bomefree in New York, Truth fled from her enslaver in 1826 and became a powerful lecturer on issues of slavery and women’s rights.
In 1843, declaring her mission to speak the truth, Sojourner Truth actively participated in both the abolitionist movement and the women's suffrage movement in America.
Honored as the first African American woman to have a bust in the U.S. Capitol, Truth's legacy includes monumental contributions to civil rights and equality.
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