Sojourner Truth for Kids
Abolitionist and women's rights activist
"Hi friends! Today I want to tell you about Sojourner Truth—a woman who was born into slavery but escaped to freedom, then spent her whole life fighting so others could be free too! Sojourner had a POWERFUL voice, and she used it to speak truth to anyone who would listen. She fought for Black people's rights AND women's rights at the same time! Her famous question, 'Ain't I a Woman?' challenged everyone to see the truth about equality. Let's learn about this incredible freedom fighter!"
Fun facts about Sojourner Truth
- Sojourner means 'traveler' and Truth means 'honesty' - she chose this name because she traveled the country speaking the truth!
- Sojourner was one of 10-12 children, but she was separated from most of them when they were sold to different slaveholders!
- Isabella walked alone to a court house and won a case against a white man - this was almost unheard of in the 1820s!
- When her enslaver caught up with her, the Van Wagenen family bought her freedom for $20 - she stayed with them until she was legally free!
- Sojourner said God told her to 'travel up and down the land' speaking the truth - so that's exactly what she did!
What your child will learn
- Learn about this amazing person
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