"Ain't I a Woman?" (speech by Sojourner Truth, often referenced in suffrage discourse)

"Ain't I a Woman?" is a powerful speech delivered by Sojourner Truth in 1851, advocating for both women's rights and racial equality. In the speech, she challenges the idea that women are weaker or less capable than men, highlighting her own strength and experiences as an African American woman. Truth emphasizes that women, regardless of race, deserve respect, rights, and opportunities. The speech underscores the interconnected struggles for gender and racial justice, urging society to recognize the humanity and equal worth of all individuals. It remains a significant call for equality in social justice history.