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On faith and resilience

• “I will not allow my life’s light to be determined by the darkness around me.”
• “The Spirit calls me, and I must go.”

Sojourner Truth (1797–1883) was a remarkable African American abolitionist, preacher, and women’s rights activist.

Here’s a quick overview:

Early Life

• Born Isabella Baumfree in 1797, in Ulster County, New York.
• Born into slavery; endured being sold several times and separated from family.
• Escaped in 1826 with her infant daughter and gained freedom just before slavery was abolished in New York.

Transformation

• Deeply religious, she felt a divine calling to speak against injustice.
• In 1843, she changed her name to Sojourner Truth—symbolizing her mission to travel and testify to God’s truth.

Activism

• Abolitionist: Worked with leading figures like Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison to end slavery.
• Women’s Rights Advocate: Delivered her famous “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech in 1851 at the Women’s Convention in Akron, Ohio, challenging both racism and sexism.
• Civil War Contributions: Recruited Black troops for the Union Army and advocated for better conditions for freed slaves.

Later Years

• Continued public speaking tours, emphasizing equality, justice, and faith.
• Died in 1883 in Battle Creek, Michigan.

🌟 Legacy:

Sojourner Truth remains a symbol of courage, faith, and the fight for both racial and gender equality.

👉 Do you want me to give you a short tagline-style summary of her life (like I did with the Gita verses), or a timeline format for quick reference?