sojourner truth

Sojourner Truth Fought To Free Her Son From Slavery, Rediscovered Documents Reveal

She was a fearless advocate for enslaved Black people and women.
02/28/2022
National News, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Economy, Civil Rights, Slavery, Women's Rights
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The Streets Are Talking About the New Currency Design

Some praise the money makeover but not everyone is a fan.
04/21/2016

Campaign Launched to Put Rosa Parks, Sojourner Truth on $20 Bill

Non-profit seeks to honor women's voting rights.
03/08/2015
Game, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Diddy, Fabolous, Wale, DJ Khaled, Swizz Beatz, Yo Gotti, Curren$y, Problem, King Pharaoh, TGT, Ginuwine, Tank, Tyrese

When Artists Unite: Classic Music Ensembles

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Faye Wattleton

#SHINESTRONG: Leading Ladies Share Their Words of Wisdom

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Faye Wattleton

#SHINESTRONG: Leading Ladies Share Their Words of Wisdom

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Sojourner Truth

This Day in Black History: May 29, 1851

Sojourner Truth delivered “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech.
05/29/2014

This Day in Black History: March 31, 1888

Sojourner Truth founded the National Council of Women.
03/31/2014
Living the Dream

CBC Members Share Their Black History Inspirations

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Frederick Douglass Honored With Capitol Statue - A ceremony was held to unveil a statue honoring abolitionist Frederick Douglass in the Capitol Visitor’s Center Emancipation Hall. After years of delay, the over seven-feet-tall bronze figure became the first statue to represent the District of Columbia in the Emancipation Hall. (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Photo of the Day: A Capitol Homecoming for Frederick Douglass

Bronze statue of Douglass unveiled in the U.S. Capitol.
06/19/2013

This Day in Black History: Feb. 4, 1986

The U.S. Postal Service issues Sojourner Truth stamp.
02/04/2013