Sojourner Truth was the most highly regarded African-American women in the 19th century. She was active in the anti-slavery and women's rights movements. She struggled with the challenges that came with being enslaved. She was sold from one family to another and had a unstable childhood. Once she got her freedom she used her voice to advocate for her rights. This led to lots of harassment which she overcame. Although there were many doors closed to her as an African-American women, no matter where she went her voice was heard. Sojourner Truth was an inspiration for many ordinary African-American women through expressing racial pride. She had many relationships with other important political figures, including Harriet Beecher Stowe and Fredrick Douglas whom gave her the opportunity to name herself.

Citation: Gilbert, Olive, Sojourner Truth, and Margaret Washington. "Introduction." Narrative of Sojourner Truth. New York: Vintage, 1993. N. pag. Print.