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Sojourner Truth: American abolitionist, suffragist, preacher

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Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Michell Chresfield, an expert in African American history, joins comedian Desiree Burch to delve into the life of Sojourner Truth, a trailblazer in the abolitionist and women's rights movements. They discuss her courageous journey from slavery to freedom, highlighting her legal victory to save her son and her inspirational speeches, including the iconic 'Ain't I a Woman?' The duo also touches on Truth's interactions with other historical figures like Frederick Douglass and her legacy in contemporary activism, blending humor with powerful storytelling.
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Sojourner Truth's Early Life

  • Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree around 1797 in Ulster County, New York, grew up speaking Dutch.
  • She was the youngest of 10-12 children born into slavery on a small Northern farm.
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Sold to the Neelys

  • Isabella was sold to the Neelys, an English-speaking family, at age nine.
  • Unable to understand their instructions, she faced cruelty and abuse due to the language barrier.
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Isabella's Forced Marriage

  • Isabella was forced to marry an enslaved man named Thomas.
  • This occurred after her love, Robert, was brutally beaten for defying his enslaver to see her.
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