Leadership

• Sojourner Truth (died 1883)

  American, born into slavery, who became a powerful voice in the call for equal rights for blacks and women. Original name: Isabella Hardenberg.

  • Gave the famous speech ''''Aint I a Woman'''' at the 1851 Women''s Convention in Akron, Ohio (see list of Noted Social Reformers and Educators)

Miscellaneous

• Sojourner Truth (died 1883)

  American, born into slavery, who became a powerful voice in the call for equal rights for blacks and women. Original name: Isabella Hardenberg.

  • Member of National Women''s Hall of Fame (see list of National Women's Hall of Fame Members)