Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative: Sojourner Truth

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Video Title: Smithsonian American Women's History Initiative: Sojourner Truth
Description: The Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, Because of Her Story, seeks to deepen our knowledge and appreciation of women’s contributions to American society. Drawing on the Smithsonian’s unique and vast resources, the initiative strives share complete and compelling story of women in America. For more information visit https://womenshistory.si.edu/. In this video Mary Elliot, curator of American slavery at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, shares what Sojourner Truth means to her. Often overlooked, Sojourner Truth was enslaved for 35 years and went on to become a women’s rights activist and abolitionist.
Video Duration: 1 min 16 sec
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