Isabella Baumfree changed her name to Sojourner Truth because "the Spirit call her east." She believed it was her duty to travel (sojourner) and declare to the truth to people.
Sojourner Truth changed her name to reflect her spiritual journey and her calling to speak the truth. She felt that her original name held ties to her enslaved past and wanted a name that reflected her new identity as a free woman advocating for justice and equality.
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Sojourner Truth's middle name is Wagener. Sojourner Truth's middle name is Wagener.
Sojourner Truth's husbands name was Thomas
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On June 1, 1843, she changed her name to 'Sojourner [Traveler} Truth' and told friends, "The Spirit calls me [East], and I must go. ...the Lord gave me Truth, because I was to declare the truth to the people."
She was born out of 13 chidlern sold away from her family at the age of 9.she was sold a toatle of 4 times she married a older slave named timothy had 4 children names peter james elizabeth .sojourner escaped with her in phat named sopica inspired to speach she change her name to sojourner truth-she joined a ante slavery club
Her actual name is Isabella Baumfree but she likes to call herself Sojourner Truth because the spirit calls for her and she must go Sojourner Truth rocks! :)
Isabella Baumfree changed her name to Sojourner Truth when she was in her mid 30s.
Sojourner Truth changed her name to reflect her spiritual journey of seeking truth and understanding her purpose in life. It was symbolic of her commitment to living authentically and standing up for her beliefs.
She was born Isabella Baumfree and changed her name to Sojourner Truth when her son died to signify that she was a traveler telling the truth about slavery.
Her actual name is Isabella Baumfree but she likes to call herself Sojourner Truth because the spirit calls for her and she must go Sojourner Truth rocks! :)
Sojourner Truth