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Sojourner Truth

Kerri Lee Alexander, Education and Public History Fellow, National History Women's Museum

Posted Mar 08, 2019

Sojourner Truth was an outspoken advocate for civil and women’s rights in the 19^th Century. Her words still echo to this day. Kerri Lee Alexander from the National Women’s History Museum shares her research on this remarkable historical figure. Fore more information on the Women’s History Museum, visit their website.

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