Women's Rights

Learn about the life of Sojourner Truth, a prominent figure in the fight for women's rights during the American Civil War. Explore her journey from being a slave to becoming the first African American woman to deliver public speeches on the rights of both slaves and women. Discover the activism of Sogen Truth, an illiterate woman who fought for women's rights and against slavery. Learn about the efforts to include marginalized women in the women's rights movement of the 1800s, from advocating for black and poor women to fighting for racial equality in public transport.