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Sojourner Truth: American abolitionist, suffragist, preacher

You're Dead to Me

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Isabella's Journey: From Enslavement to Empowerment

This chapter explores the tumultuous early life of Isabella, born to enslaved parents in New York, highlighting the harsh realities of her family's struggles and separation. It chronicles her complex experiences with various owners, her forced marriage, and her pursuit of freedom, ultimately detailing her remarkable legal victory in fighting for her son's emancipation. The narrative captures Isabella’s resilience and transformation into a powerful speaker and reformer, set against the backdrop of historical changes in slavery laws.

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