Sojourner Truth: A Brief Biography

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Sojourner Truth was born in 1797, and died on November 26th, 1883. Her real name was Isabella Baumfree, but was changed due to God telling her… just like he had also told her to preach regarding the abolition of slavery, which she did. Truth would also dedicate herself to the abolition of slavery and the fight for women's rights. Truth would also devote herself to. She would help out from Maine to Kansas. Although she wasn’t as involved, she still managed to aid and guide plenty of blacks on finding homes for them to live in after they had done their escape. Even after her death, she was remembered for her advocacy during the Civil War and movements against slavery.

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