May 29
May 29, 1851
Sojourner Truth Delivers "Ain't I a Woman" Speech
On May 29, 1851, former enslaved woman Sojourner Truth gave her iconic speech challenging racial and gender inequality. The speech became a cornerstone of both the abolitionist and women's rights movements.
People: Sojourner Truth
Sources
1. Sojourner Truth's 'Ain't I a Woman?' Speech - National Park Service2. Ain't I a Woman? - Women's History - PBSMay 29, 1851
Sojourner Truth Delivers "Ain't I a Woman?" Speech
On May 29, 1851, Sojourner Truth spoke at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio. Her speech challenged prevailing notions about racial and gender inferiority. Born into slavery as Isabella Baumfree, she became one of the most powerful orators for abolition and women's rights.
People: Sojourner Truth
Sources
1. Ain't I a Woman? - Library of Congress2. Sojourner Truth's 'Ain't I a Woman?' Speech - National Women's History MuseumLink copied!
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