You're Dead to Me Sojourner Truth (Radio Edit)
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May 30, 2025 Join Dr. Michell Chresfield, an expert in African American history, and comedian Desiree Burch for a captivating exploration of Sojourner Truth. Discover how Truth rose from enslavement to become a formidable abolitionist and women's rights advocate. Learn about her powerful connections to iconic figures like Frederick Douglass and her historic 'Ain't I a Woman?' speech. The discussion also touches on her harrowing struggles with family and faith, revealing the resilience and complexity behind her legendary activism.
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Isabella's Early Enslavement and Language Barrier
- Isabella Bomfrey was born enslaved in New York, speaking Dutch as her first language.
- She was sold at nine to an English-speaking family and struggled with the language barrier.
Complex Emancipation Laws in New York
- New York passed gradual emancipation acts with complex rules impacting Isabella and her children.
- Isabella self-emancipated by running away after her master broke a promise to free her.
First Legal Victory to Free Son
- Sojourner Truth sued to free her son sold illegally to a slave owner in Alabama.
- She became the first Black American woman to win such a legal case, securing his freedom.