Black Abolitionist Sojourner Truth

Paper Summary:

This paper describes how Sojourner Truth worked not only to free women but also to free her people that had been bound by slavery before then, as she was. The author points out that her self-educated views illustrated the foundation of the movement with her simple and clearly thought-out speeches. The paper states that Truth was one of the most important elements of the women's movement of her time and carried the responsibility of the Black female voice throughout her lifetime.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Her Life
The Women's Movement and Truth
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The basis for the women breaking support with each other was a statement made by Stanton during one of her public speaking engagements. It was at that time that Stanton vowed she would not vote for Blacks having the right to vote as long as women were not allowed to vote. Black women throughout the movement took issue with the one sided support. They believed that if they were supporting the women's movement then the white women suffragists should also support the Black movement, because in their mind oppression was oppression and it should all be fought against."

Sample of Sources Used:

• AINT I A WOMAN? (accessed 7-30-06) http://womenshistory.about.com/library/etext/bl_sojourner_truth_woman.htm
• _____(1997) Sojourner Truth And Women's Suffrage Movement New Pittsburgh Courier; 2/8/1997
• ________91997) Sojourner Truth's Legacy Demands Attention: Organization Continues Sacramento Observer; 3/12/1997
• Sojourner Truth (accessed 7-30-06) http://www.civilwarhome.com/truthbio.htm
• Sojourner Truth (accessed 7-30-06) http://www.pbs.org/thisfarbyfaith/people/sojourner_truth.html

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