"Ain't I a Woman?" (Sojourner Truth)

"Ain't I a Woman?" is a speech delivered by Sojourner Truth, an African American abolitionist and women's rights activist, in 1851. In it, she challenges prevailing notions of racial and gender inequality, asserting that women, especially black women, deserve the same rights and respect as men. Truth uses her own experiences to highlight the strength and resilience of women, questioning societal perceptions that diminish their capabilities. The speech remains a powerful call for intersectional feminism, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both race and gender in the fight for equality.