TED-Ed: The electrifying speeches of Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, was a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist. In 1828, she fought a legal battle to regain custody of her son, Peter. Despite her lack of formal education, Truth became a powerful orator, drawing on her faith and experiences to advocate for justice. She embarked on a speaking tour, facing hostility and violence, yet remained steadfast in her mission. During the Civil War, she supported the Union Army and met President Lincoln. Truth's legacy as a fearless advocate for equality endures.

What role did faith play in Sojourner Truth's life and activism?

In what ways did Sojourner Truth's speeches impact the movements for abolition and women's rights?