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Hey there! My name is Isabella Baumfree, but most people know me as Sojourner Truth. I was born into slavery in New York in the late 1700s, but I was able to escape to freedom when I was in my 20s. I then became an abolitionist and women's rights activist.
I didn't learn to read or write until later in life, but that didn't stop me from speaking out against slavery and injustice. I traveled around the country giving speeches about the evils of slavery and the importance of women's rights.
One of my most famous speeches was called "Ain't I a Woman?" It was given in 1851 at a women's rights convention, and it highlighted the ways that black women were often overlooked in the fight for women's rights. I argued that black women deserved the same rights and opportunities as white women, and that our struggles were just as important.
I also helped recruit black soldiers for the Union Army during the Civil War and met with President Abraham Lincoln to discuss issues affecting black people.
Later in life, I wrote a book about my experiences called "Narrative of Sojourner Truth." I passed away in 1883, but my legacy as an important figure in the fight for civil rights and women's rights lives on.
I hope my story inspires you to speak out against injustice and fight for what's right, no matter the odds.
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