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."
Sojourner Truth real name is Isabella Baumfree.
No, she did not. In fairness, Sojourner Truth (real name Isabella Baumfree) was alive in the early to mid-1800s, a time when few woman, black or white, attended college. In fact, only the wealthiest, elite white Christian men had the opportunity for higher education. Sojourner Truth would have been taught privately, or she would have apprenticed and learned by doing, which is how most people of that era were educated.
Sojourner Truth met Olive Gilbert when they both worked together as domestic servants for the Dumont family in New York. Olive Gilbert later became Sojourner's literary agent and helped her write her memoir "The Narrative of Sojourner Truth."
Sojourner Truth was an African-American abolitionist and women's rights activist who worked towards the abolition of slavery, civil rights, and women's rights. Her main goal was to fight for the rights and equality of African-Americans and women in the United States. She delivered powerful speeches advocating for these causes and worked tirelessly to bring about social change.
Sojourner Truth is a hardworking, brave, strong and determined woman.
Isabella Baumfree changed her name to Sojourner Truth when she was in her mid 30s.
Because she was trryign toget away from slave hunters!
Isabella Baumfree is also known as Sojourner Truth. Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist, women's rights activist, emancipated slave and evangelist.
Sojourner Truth real name is Isabella Baumfree.
Isabella Baumfree is Sojourner Truth.
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Isabella Baumfree but her parents shorted it to Bella.
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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.
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