Find lesson plans, historical documents, videos, and more to deepen your understanding of Sojourner Truth and the ongoing fight for equality.
Resources
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A brief history of the site of Sojourner Truth’s Famous Speech
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Overview of the Akron Area Women's History Project
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Learn more about women's rights and racial equality at the time of Sojourner Truth's famous speech
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A podcast series about the crucial yet forgotten role Ohio played in the fight for woman suffrage
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Learn about Ohio's connections to women's suffrage
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The digitized 1878 book on the life of Sojourner Truth through her own recollections
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The National Women’s History Museum Digital Exhibit
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the controversy over the two transcriptions of Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I A Woman?’ speech
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“There is a River.” This Far by Faith. PBS
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Learn about the Akron women's endowment fund
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Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame
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The Ohio First Ladies National Historic Site
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2020 Women's Vote Centennial Initiative
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A performance of Sojourner Truth’s “Aint’ I a Woman?’ speech
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National Votes for Women Trail