“I am glad to see that men are getting their rights, but I want women to…” — Sojourner Truth

“I am glad to see that men are getting their rights, but I want women to get theirs, and while the water is stirring I will step into the pool.”

A resolute call for women to claim equality rather than wait for permission · Speech, 1867

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c. 1797–26 November 1883

Sojourner Truth (born Isabella Baumfree, c. 1797 – November 26, 1883) is one of the most compelling and enduring figures in American history. Her journey from enslavement in rural New York to becoming a nationally recognized orator, activist, and symbol of justice is a testament to the power of resilience, faith, and…

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“If women want any rights more than they've got, why don't they just take them, and not be talking about it.”

Expressing her practical, uncompromising approach to women’s rights · Speech, as reported in contemporary accounts

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