Posted on Jun 1, 2021
Biography of Sojourner Truth, Abolitionist and Lecturer
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On June 1, 1843, Sojourner Truth left NY to begin her career as an anti-slavery activist. From the article:
"Sojourner Truth (born Isabella Baumfree; c. 1797–November 26, 1883) was a famous Black American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Emancipated from enslavement by New York state law in 1827, she served as an itinerant preacher before becoming involved in the anti-slavery and women's rights movements. In 1864, Truth met Abraham Lincoln in his White House office."
"Sojourner Truth (born Isabella Baumfree; c. 1797–November 26, 1883) was a famous Black American abolitionist and women's rights activist. Emancipated from enslavement by New York state law in 1827, she served as an itinerant preacher before becoming involved in the anti-slavery and women's rights movements. In 1864, Truth met Abraham Lincoln in his White House office."
Biography of Sojourner Truth, Abolitionist and Lecturer
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Slavery
Racism
American History
World History
Civil War
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SGT (Join to see) Abolitionist? Jayhawker? I Know Not! ^SARCASM MUCH^ Greetings from Prairie Village, KS.
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