In this week’s episode of
The Learning Curve, co-hosts
U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and
Alisha Searcy interview
Margaret Washington, the esteemed historian and author of
Sojourner Truth’s America. Prof. Washington delves into Truth’s remarkable life, from her early years in slavery in New York to her transformation into a powerful abolitionist, women’s rights advocate, and religiously driven reformer. She explores Northern slavery, the Second Great Awakening, her famous “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech, and her Civil War-era activism. Prof. Washington also reflects on Truth’s enduring legacy as a symbol of justice, equality, and resilience in American history. In closing, Prof. Washington reads a passage from her book,
Sojourner Truth’s America.
The Learning Curve