Sojourner Truth

Born: 1797 in New York, into slavery (birth name Isabella Baumfree)

Died: 1883

Abolitionist and women’s right’s activist.

Escaped slavery with her infant daughter.

Took her case to court when her son was sold, one of the first times an African American woman challenged a white man in a U.S. Court.

Gave the speech “Ain’t I a Women?” at the Women’s Rights Convention, and toured the country speaking about human rights.

During the Civil War, she helped recruit African American troops for Union Army and even met with President Lincoln.

Was outspoken opponent of capital punishment.

Said: “Truth is powerful and it prevails.”