Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree in 1797, was an African American abolitionist and women's rights activist. She is best known for her powerful speeches on the abolition of slavery and advocating for women's rights in the 19th century.

Truth was born into slavery in New York but escaped to freedom with her infant daughter in 1826. She later went to court to regain custody of her son, becoming one of the first black women to successfully sue a white man in court.

Truth became an itinerant preacher and began speaking out against slavery, traveling across the United States to share her experiences and advocate for the rights of African Americans and women. Her most famous speech, "Ain't I a Woman?", was delivered at the Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio in 1851. In this speech, she challenged prevailing notions about the inferiority of women and the equality of all human beings.

Sojourner Truth played a crucial role in the abolitionist and women's rights movements, using her powerful voice to speak truth to power and inspire generations of activists to fight for justice and equality. Her legacy continues to inspire ongoing struggles for racial and gender equality in America.