In heartening contrast to our own “culture of complaint,” in which the idea of human solidarity seems lost in the clamor of victim groups competing f… - Sojourner Truth

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In heartening contrast to our own “culture of complaint,” in which the idea of human solidarity seems lost in the clamor of victim groups competing for attention and entitlement, Sojourner Truth grew to understand that her personal quest for freedom was meaningful only as a moment in a larger struggle against the burden of injustice.

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About Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth (c. 1797 – November 26, 1883) originally named Isabella Bomefree, then Baumfree, was a black woman who was born into slavery, and later became a prominent author, and social activist.

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Birth Name: Isabella Baumfree • Elena Divar
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If de fust woman God ever made was strong enough to turn de world upside down all alone, dese women togedder (and she glanced her eye over the platform) ought to be able to turn it back, and get it right side up again! And now dey is asking to do it, de men better let 'em.
The Narrative of Sojourner Truth: Including Her Speech Ain't I a Woman? · February 5, 2018 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance
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