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.

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