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The Name Sojourner Truth is Born
After years of being a slave, Truth was finally able to become free of this life. On June 1, 1843, Isabella Baumfree (Truth's former name) was able to change her name to Sojourner Truth. From this, Truth dedicated her life to both Methodism and the abolishment of slavery. I think this influenced the individual’s advocacy for gender equality because this was the beginning of all the powerful work that Truth wanted to do. -
Truth Joins the Northampton Association of Education and Industry
In 1844, Truth joined the Northampton Association of Education and Industry. This organization was based in Massachusetts and was an abolitionist organization. Truth met other activists like William Garrison and began her career as an equal rights activist. I think this event influenced the individual’s advocacy for gender equality because she was able to meet people who shared the same ideas and passion about gender equality. From this, she was able to effectively began her work. -
Truth performs “Ain’t I a Women Speech?”
During the 1850s, Truth was involved in the woman's right movement. In 1851, Truth attended the Women’s Rights Convention and shared the most famous women’s rights speech in history titled, “Ain’t I a Woman?" Truth's speech discussed both racial and gender inferiority. I think this speech influenced gender equality because she challenged the idea of gender roles and discussed her own experiences as both a slave and women. -
Truth Meets President Abraham Lincoln
After her famous speech, Truth continued her work in sharing advocacy. In 1864, Truth was invited to Washington, D.C, and she spoke with President Abraham Lincoln. She was able to talk to him about her beliefs and experiences about slavery and gender equality. I think this event influenced her advocacy for gender equality because she was able to meet with the leader of the United States to discuss change. She had a huge influence in this and her hard work was showcased. -
References
A&E Networks Television. (2021, January 6). Sojourner truth. Biography.com. https://www.biography.com/activist/sojourer-truth. History.com Editors. (2009, October 29). Sojourner truth. History.com. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/sojourner-truth#section_2. U.S. Department of the Interior. (n.d.). Sojourner truth. National Parks Service. https://www.nps.gov/wori/learn/historyculture/sojourner-truth.htm.
