Sojourner Truth

“If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back and get it right-side up again.”

“Truth is powerful, and it prevails.”

“I did not run away, I walked away by daylight.”

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To Sojourner Truth: A Legacy in Every Step

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Sojourner, we stand on the path you paved, Your journey etched in

freedom’s flame, From enslaved chains to unbroken wings, Your voice a

force that justice brings.

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You dared to rise and boldly say, That woman’s strength would light

the way. In courts, in halls, you stood so tall, For truth, for

rights, for one and all.

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You shaped our past, igniting fire, To make the future reach much

higher. And now, as Kamala takes her stand, Your spirit shines across

this land.

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First Madam President, woman of color, Your courage reflects in every

other. With every word, with every stride, Your legacy, Truth, will

never hide.

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Your journey shaped the future bright, And in this moment, there's

your light. For every woman, every fight, Sojourner, you gave us

sight.

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Sojourner Truth’s life is an inspiring testament to the power of resilience, courage, and conviction. Born into slavery in 1797 in New York, under the name Isabella Baumfree, she would later become one of the most powerful voices in the fight for both the abolition of slavery and women’s rights. Her journey from bondage to becoming a symbol of justice embodies the essence of a true trailblazer, carving out a legacy that continues to inspire generations today.

From an early age, Sojourner Truth faced unimaginable hardships. As a child, she was sold multiple times to various owners, each of whom subjected her to different degrees of cruelty. She was separated from her family and endured the brutalities of a system that dehumanized her simply because of her skin color. Yet, even in these early years, Truth's indomitable spirit was evident. She refused to let her circumstances break her and constantly sought opportunities for freedom, for herself and for others.

In 1826, Truth made a daring escape with her infant daughter, Sophia, determined to leave behind the chains of enslavement. She found refuge with a Quaker family, the Van Wagenens, who purchased her freedom and gave her a sense of stability. Around this time, Isabella took her first legal stand: she sued a white man in court to recover her son, who had been illegally sold out of state. Remarkably, she won the case, marking one of the first times in American history that a Black woman successfully challenged a white man in court.

Isabella’s religious awakening in the 1840s was another turning point. She became deeply involved with Christianity and adopted the name "Sojourner Truth" after a divine revelation. She believed that her mission was to spread the truth about injustice and oppression, to challenge societal norms, and to fight for the rights of the downtrodden. The name "Sojourner" symbolized her life’s purpose—constantly traveling, advocating for justice, and spreading the word of God.

Truth’s most famous moment came in 1851 at the Ohio Women’s Rights Convention, where she delivered her now-legendary "Ain’t I a Woman?" speech. Standing tall in the face of both racism and sexism, she challenged the prevailing notions of racial and gender inequality. She questioned why, as a Black woman, she was not afforded the same rights as white women or even Black men. With strength, wit, and eloquence, Truth dismantled arguments against women’s rights and Black equality. Her words echoed through history, a rallying cry for future movements for civil rights and gender equality.

Though she never learned to read or write, Sojourner Truth possessed an innate understanding of justice and the power of speech. Her tireless advocacy extended beyond abolitionism and women's rights; she also campaigned for prison reform, property rights for freed slaves, and temperance. During the Civil War, she worked as a recruiter for the Union Army, encouraging Black men to enlist and fight for their own freedom. After the war, she continued her activism, pushing for land grants for freedmen and speaking out against the continued oppression of Black people.

What set Sojourner Truth apart was her unyielding belief in the dignity of all human beings. She walked tirelessly from town to town, speaking at churches, conventions, and on street corners, captivating audiences with her powerful voice and unique perspective. Despite facing opposition, ridicule, and even physical threats, Truth remained steadfast in her mission. She did not shy away from confrontation or difficult conversations; instead, she embraced them as necessary steps toward justice.

Her legacy lives on in every individual who fights for equality, justice, and truth. Sojourner Truth was more than a historical figure—she was a force of nature, shaping the discourse around human rights and laying the groundwork for future generations of activists. Her journey from slavery to becoming an iconic leader reminds us of the incredible strength found in perseverance and the power of one person to change the course of history. Sojourner Truth’s name is etched into the fabric of social justice movements, and her legacy continues to inspire with every step we take toward a more just and equitable world.

✨ Invocation for Sojourner Truth ✨

As we honor the legacy of Sojourner Truth, we reflect on her powerful message encapsulated in her iconic "Ain't I a Woman?" speech. It is essential to recognize the differences between her original words, transcribed by her friend Rev. Marius Robinson in 1851, and the later version published by Frances Dana Barker Gage in 1863, which altered her voice and context.

Original Transcription: Sojourner Truth spoke of her strength and resilience, demanding recognition for the rights of Black women: "I have plowed and reaped and husked and chopped...I have borne thirteen children, and seen 'em mos' all sold off into slavery..."

Revised Version: Gage's version introduced characteristics that misrepresented Truth's authentic voice and experiences. By doing so, it shifted the narrative, affecting how her message was received and understood over time.

As we acknowledge this distortion, we commit to ethical practices in our businesses, ensuring that everyone is portrayed accurately and with dignity, regardless of race, speech, or background. Documenting history as truthfully as possible is a vital part of this battle.

Thank you, Sojourner Truth, for your courage, strength, and unwavering commitment to justice. Your legacy guides us in our efforts to treat everyone with humanity and respect.

"Thank you, Queen Sojourner Truth, for your timeless wisdom and strength. Your legacy continues to inspire us all." 💖

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SOJOURNER TRUTH, “ADDRESS AT THE WOMAN’S RIGHTS CONVENTION IN AKRON, OHIO” (29 MAY 1851)

Robinson Version

[1] May I say a few words? I want to say a few words about this matter. I am a woman’s rights. I have as much muscle as any man, and can do as much work as any man. I have plowed and reaped and husked and chopped and mowed, and can any man do more than that? I have heard much about the sexes being equal; I can carry as much as any man, and can eat as much too, if I can get it. I am as strong as any man that is now. As for intellect, all I can say is, if a woman have a pint and man a quart—why cant she have her little pint full? You need not be afraid to give us our rights for fear we will take too much,—for we cant take more than our pint’ll hold. The poor men seem to be all in confusion, and dont know what to do. Why children, if you have woman’s rights give it to her and you will feel better. You will have your own rights, and they wont be so much trouble. I cant read, but I can hear. I have heard the bible and have learned that Eve caused man to sin. Well if woman upset the world, do give her a chance to set it right side up again. The Lady has spoken about Jesus, how he never spurned woman from him, and she was right. When Lazarus died, Mary and Martha came to him with faith and love and besought him to raise their brother. And Jesus wept—and Lazarus came forth. And how came Jesus into the world? Through God who created him and woman who bore him. Man, where is your part? But the women are coming up blessed by God and a few of the men are coming up with them. But man is in a tight place, the poor slave is on him, woman is coming on him, and he is surely between a hawk and a buzzard.

Robinson, M. “Woman’s Rights Convention.” Salem(OH) Anti-Slavery Bugle. June 21, 1851: 4.

Gage Version

[1] Well, chillen, whar dar’s so much racket dar must be som’ting out o’ kilter. I tink dat, ‘twixt the niggers of de South and de women at de Norf, all a-taking ’bout rights, de white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what’s all this here talking ’bout? Dat man ober dar say dat woman needs to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have de best place eberywhar. Nobody eber helps me into carriages, or ober mud-puddles, or gives me any best place; And ar’n’t I a woman? Look at me. Look at my arm. I have plowed and planted and gathered into barns, and no man could head me—and ar’n’t I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man, (when I could get it,) and bear de lash as well—and ar’n’t I a woman? I have borne thirteen chillen, and seen ’em mos’ all sold off into slavery, and when I cried out with a mother’s grief, none but Jesus heard—and ar’n’t I a woman? Den dey talks ’bout dis ting in de head. What dis dey call it?” [“Intellect,” whispered some one near.] “Dat’s it, honey. What’s dat got to do with woman’s rights or niggers’ rights? If my cup won’t hold but a pint and yourn holds a quart, wouldn’t ye be mean not to me have my little half-measure full? Den dat little man in black dar, he say woman can’t have as much right as man ’cause Christ wa’n’t a woman. Whar did your Christ come from?‘

[2] Whar did your Christ come from? From God and a woman. Man had noting to do with him. That if de fust woman God ever made was strong enough to turn de world upside down all her one lone, all dese togeder, ought to be able to turn it back and git it right side up again, and now dey is asking to, de men better let ’em. ‘Bleeged to ye for hearin’ on me, and now old Sojourner ha’n’t got nothin’ more to say.

Gage, F. D., “Sojourner Truth.” New York Independent. April 23, 1863: 1.

https://voicesofdemocracy.umd.edu/truth-address-at-the-womans-rights-convention-speech-text/

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