Sojourner Truth Speech of 1851, "Ain't I a Woman"

Sojourner Truth Speech of 1851 performed at Kansas State University's 8th Diversity Summit April 1, 2011. Performed by Pat Theriault

[@joyomolaiye996]

Absolutely love this, she acted it so well it gave me chills. I would love to actually listen to Sojourner Truth when she made the speech.

[@paisan7179]

Here's your opportunity. Give it all you got. Don't think of it because it will come to you if you see Sojourner's face while you recite it. Give her a 21st Century voice. God Bless you.

[@phoenixfairi8979]

Gave me chills as well

[@Aur0raB0r3alis]

Jeul geoum Same same

[@jasonallen3678]

Google her along with Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Clay and you will see why it should be question mark around her name when it comes to black unity

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

I do not think Sojourner Truth sounded anything like that. She had a Dutch accent, and this is not the original speech!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She was a good speaker.

[@anonymous-today-tomorrow]

One day my class was assigned to pick any speech relating to Black History and to recite that speech without looking at the speech/recite it from our head. I was the only one who was uninterested and lazy. I chose almost any speech that was short and easy to remember until I saw this video. She said the words of EXACTLY how I felt in life. That's why I did my speech on Sojourner Truth. I truly respect this woman, right here. :) Now, I hoped someone gave this woman a medal and a cookie because she deserves it, SO MUCH. :)

[@antonetarezendefonseca]

ahhaha the same here

[@tsukiibun1739]

same

[@Jollyshrimp9984]

medal? ...............meh cookie? definitely

[@shrutishah6008]

awww honey. hey. how you doing? i hope you are doing good. i would love to get to know you.

[@suryanshnishu1126]

@@shrutishah6008 🤔

[@dnmillernintythree9988]

When she mentioned her 13 children sould into slavery that...omg...words can't described that, so powerful. Such an amazing women such a talent, i only wish i could have heard her voice with her words.

[@jessiehermit9503]

From what I hear her words would have been different. I just watched a video that said a white woman changed her words to blacken them up because he original words were too elegant.

[@DrTHC]

Every woman in this country needs to hear this today.

[@Globalman43]

I agree! This is the first time that I have heard this speech and am here because Dave Chapelle mentioned it on his most recent Netflix special. Let’s be honest, Susan B. Anthony didn’t want Sojourner Truth to speech and did so despite what Anthony thought and she was a racist. Today’s Feminist Movement should listen to this speech. I am a Man and agree with this speech.

[@shanijanaeto1462]

her speech is power.

[@galaxygirl7334]

Shanijanae Ollie it truly is

[@poonamsvideoblogs]

S.T. actually said : May I say a few words? I want to say a few words about this matter. I am a woman’s rights. (a) I have as much muscle as any man, and can do as much work as any man. (b) I have plowed and reaped and husked and chopped and mowed, and can any man do more than that? I have heard much about the sexes being equal; I can carry as much as any man, and can (c) eat as much too, if (d) I can get it. I am as strong as any man that is now. As for intellect, all I can say is, (e) if women have a pint and man a quart - why can’t she have her little pint full? You need not be afraid to give us our rights for fear we will take too much, for we cant take more than our pint’ll hold. The poor men seem to be all in confusion, and dont know what to do. Why children, if you have woman’s rights, give it to her and you will feel better. You will have your own rights, and they wont be so much trouble. I cant read, but I can hear. I have heard the bible and have learned that Eve caused man to sin. Well if woman upset the world, do give her a chance to set it right side up again. The Lady has spoken about Jesus, how he never spurned woman from him, and she was right. When Lazarus died, Mary and Martha came to him with faith and love and besought him to raise their brother. And Jesus wept - and Lazarus came forth. And how came Jesus into the world? (f) Through God who created him and woman who bore him. (g)Man, where is your part? But the women are coming up blessed be God and a few of the men are coming up with them. But man is in a tight place, the poor slave is on him, woman is coming on him, and he is surely between-a hawk and a buzzard....... A racist journalist put out the version in this video.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

This is not her speech!

[@seven5410]

speech 100

[@SeventhDoctor7]

One of the best anti-slavery speeches ever. Tremendous performance by Pat Theriault.

[@rishithareddy8962]

I absolutely loved her acting. At beginning of this video, I thought that this was Sojourner Truth speaking and then I read the description box. Oh My God! Her acting was so original and pure and I could feel the emotions. I love this so much. Love, Rishitha, India

[@Warriorpend2]

Magnificent! I read about this speech in Angela Davis' book on Women, Race and Class. I got the shivers from just reading the words, but hearing them acted out so wonderfully is beyond words. I cried, I smiled, I laughed. It was wholly evoking.

[@suninhujan]

I learned about this speech in women's rights module last semester. I was moved. And I've chosen this as the piece for my speech assignment.

[@juliemacdonald2349]

I must say that with all of the dozens of versions I have listened to and seen over the years THIS by far is the BEST recitation of the poem that seems to bring forth the very spirit of Sojourner Truth - wonderful!

[@anupamarya554]

I am performing for declamation competition in my school and selected this speech Really it's amazing Her way of saying is perfect

[@maegganj8263]

This is crazy! She's an amazing actor!

[@GnatBread1970]

Maeggan J ....thank you so much!!!

[@navin1925]

I am hundred percentage ready to bring up this speech in my upcoming competition

[@bluehighways3441]

Tears in my eyes, shivers along my spine. I hope I could have an inch of Sojourner's strength. Very well performed. I can almost see the real Sojourner standing right in front of me. I'd give her a long, standing ovation.

[@gailandrews4730]

When I first saw ***Ain't I A Woman***, I was looking for a poetry book. I found this book with what I thought was poem, on the back of book called ****Ain't I A Woman****and I read it and knew I had to buy it. The poems in the book are about women and it's grand. I was looking for this poem and found this was a speech. This Pat Theriault did a wonderful job of of delivering this speech. It brought tears to my eyes. I'm so glad I found this. Thank-you Sojourner for you gift of Truth.

[@GnatBread1970]

Gail Andrews...thank you for the encouraging words!!!

[@ceeboi2092]

Anytime I can watch acting and laugh and shed a tear at in less than 5 minutes is amazing acting and more importantly powerful words. I love Ms. Sojourner Truth, God bless her.

[@simonakatsman974]

This speech gives me chills every single time I listen to it.

[@AshleyMires]

I've seen this 5 times and still get the shivers from it.

[@unconfidence.2164]

im 12 years old. currently watching this for an ELA assignment. i never understood how powerful. i love this so much

[@sojournertruth2117]

Most people are familiar with the 1863 popular version of Sojourner Truth's famous, “Ain’t I a woman” speech but they have no idea that this popular version, while based off of Sojourner’s original 1851 speech, is not Sojourner's speech and is vastly different from Sojourner’s original 1851 speech. The popular but inaccurate version was written and published in 1863, (12 years after Sojourner gave the "Ain't I a woman" speech), by a white abolitionist named Frances Dana Barker Gage. Curiously, Gage not only changed all of Sojourner’s words but chose to represent Sojourner speaking in a stereotypical 'southern black slave accent', rather than in Sojourner’s distinct upper New York State low-Dutch accent. Frances Gage’s actions were well intended and served the suffrage and women's rights movement at the time; however, by today’s standards of ethical journalism, her actions were a gross misrepresentation of Sojourner Truth’s words and identity. By changing Truth's words and her dialect to that of a stereotypical southern slave, Frances Gage effectively erased Sojourner’s Dutch heritage and her authentic voice. As well as unintentionally adding to the oversimplification of the American slave culture and furthering the eradication of our nations Northern slave history. Frances Gage admitted that her amended version had “given but a faint sketch” of Sojourner's original speech but she felt justified and believed her version stronger and more palatable to the American public then Sojourner's original version. The most authentic version of Sojourner Truth's, "Ain't I a woman," speech was first published in 1851 by Truth's good friend Rev. Marius Robinson in the Anti-Slavery Bugle and was titled, “On Woman’s Rights” and can be found in the Library of Congress. chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83035487/1851-06-21/ed-1/seq-4/ A wonderful web site that compares both speeches side by side is www.Thesojournertruthproject.com I am very proud that The Smithsonian, The National Woman’s History Museum, National Parks Service, Googles Doodle page and Google arts and culture page, Wikipedia and many other sites now offer the correct speech.

[@andreaschmidt6753]

Thank you so much for sharing this research! Very helpful!!

[@bigboyman-km6wv]

The speech gets better and better every time I hear it

[@KitCupidOfficial]

Oh my, oh my! Wow! I have chills running up my arms! Thank you for bringing us back in time and allowing us to witness such an incredible speech!

[@abbeychristine9412]

Thank you so much!!! I'm doing Sojourner Truth for a history project at school, and I'm performing her speech as well. This is very inspirational

[@gracetaylor184]

That part about Christ and how He came from a woman both made me laugh and made me sad that men thought (and still think) so poorly of women

[@pxndxholic]

Not all. My son will respect women as much as to respect himself and those around him.

[@kylapatterson740]

Wow this was so encouraging and I picked her to do my assiment on I'm glad

[@ananyamathew4746]

Same

[@natureboygolfer]

I went to Google just to read this speech, for the umpteenth time. But it was truly a delight to see this enactment. Beautiful!

[@maggierae9918]

Fantastic! She is the best performer out of all the others that I've seen on You Tube! I love this speech and I have done it many times in public. Not to sound arrogant, but I must say that after listening to the various performers, who are professionally trained I presume, my performance is much stronger than some of them. I think I come very close to Pat Theriault. However, I learned ways that I can improve from her. So thank you Ms. Theriault and thank you for sharing!

[@GnatBread1970]

Maggie Rae....Congratulations on your deliverance of this speech!!! And thank you for your kind comment😊

[@gabrote42]

This hurts to hear. What an amazing speech. I came here from The Alignment Problem. This is an incredible speech that a lot of people should hear.

[@jyotisaxena3787]

The best speech I have ever heard.... Truly Amazing

[@sojournerculture]

Powerful performance. Sojourner must be pleased to hear her!

[@feathertail11234]

This speech has gotten to me every time

[@jajarae8640]

I love the passion she included!

[@DymondButterfly]

Why would anyone dislike this??? Wow 11 closed minded people. Awesome, powerful...

[@carowells1607]

I didn't give it a thumbs down because it was beautifully acted, but there may be some thumbs down from viewers who know what Sojourner actually said in her speech and want to get people to look at her speech as it was actually delivered, without the "Ain't I a Woman" part that was made up by a white abolitionist in 1863.

[@jazzyx760]

Writing about this in English class and hearing it, even in a reenactment, makes it so much more passionate and deeper... Reading it on paper does it no justice.

[@wandabargeman]

I GOOGLED IT THE VERY SAME DAY YOU TOLD ME ABOUT IT THANK YOU FOR THE UPLOAD

[@bevmartin]

So powerful. Blood chilling in its weight and gravity. thank you.

[@definitelynotskittles]

this is the best performance i've seen and i really love this speech

[@ozarksnipehunter3403]

very touching and very adequate for todays issues.

[@rishikajajodia1059]

This is so impactful.......I m gonna act her in the declamation competition.

[@maddiepieper3305]

I cried during this.

[@iwanttosuckyouoffand9437]

Fsg

[@hughmungus7425]

You're horrible then.

[@tenzindekhyi5284]

i reli love ur expression in each words n i deliver ur speech in grade 6 in elicution contest n got first position ty u for uploading ths video

[@GnatBread1970]

Tenzin Dekhyi....AWESOME!!!

[@zizwe32gb]

Great delivery of a great thought provoking speech.

[@michellemorris8893]

She helped all the kids and women and we all love the part were she said ain't I a woman and when she said Jesus 🙏

[@makaylaacuna9837]

I will never forget when I learned this speeach in history it has a very strong meaning

[@thorministriestv4026]

Awesome performance Pat Stanley Brock!

[@Oliveagag]

Wow...just wow, this is just amazing, really well done.

[@joanyoon4672]

Sojourner came from North raised with speaking Dutch. "Women and Power" by Mary Bead.

[@mimir3070]

Great Job! Griot Teaching is my ALL time favorite! I hope she is well.

[@SoulfulRose]

Her speech is everything.

[@Calbodacious314]

in our book it said she was almost six feet tall. Damn, I guess even back then I would still be considered short for a man lol

Simply the best! ❤

[@comradebaker]

Wonderful performance for a powerful speech

[@tavianicole1069]

Truly inspiring speech. Really.

[@GAYALJOKER]

Woh first time I watched 13 years old video

[@Shr0501]

Straight up chills👏

[@77godsdaughter]

BRAVO, is right. What a powerful speech!

[@LibertynFreedom]

GOD what have we done? What do we do? And no remorse??? Give us Your ❤️ LORD.

[@alyssaburnett1554]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your speech SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCH.

[@shmmmno3651]

Thx for helping me with my home work

[@evonza4858]

🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Yes YOU and ME both are Women🥰❤️🖤💚✊🏾❤️🖤💚

[@reginajones1425]

Lord I am doing this Ain't I a woman' speech and I wish I had seen this version first. It is so much than the one I chose. Very good job. Mine is going to be good too but I like this one so much better.

[@michaela7042]

Preach Sojourner 👏🏽❤️

[@Maddiluvsyou333]

I was assigned for a biography book report. I thought it would be interesting to read about a slave. When I saw Sojourner Truths book I obviously chose her. One of the questions were “what was he/she known for” I looked it up on Google and it didn’t give me much information but when I looked up this and saw this it amazed me . I’m from the US and this shocked me. Finding out she was 105 years old when she died. I have so many questions their is also a question named “If you could meet this person what would you ask him/her”

[@dunnaify]

I love you sojourner truth

[@anitacpowell3745]

Stellar Performance!!!

[@SIGNTEACH]

I have watched many presentations of this incredible speech, and Ms. Theriault's is by FAR my favorite! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@misspalla6942]

This one speech is enough make anyone speechless....

[@serious7179]

This mad me cry...such a beautiful job

[@ih8utbe]

Sojourner would not like seeing how things are today. Some yes but many no. She spoke up and was a very charismatic personality!!

[@totallynotbatman]

thank you this helps a lot with social studys

[@Hairwith_D]

AMAZING!!! BRAVO! BRAVO!

[@steampoweredpixel]

Nearly a year ago, we had to analyse Sojourner Truth's speech as well as watch this video for our English GCSE retake :)

[@sojournertruth2117]

Most people are familiar with the 1863 popular version of Sojourner Truth's famous, “Ain’t I a woman” speech but they have no idea that this popular version, while based off of Sojourner’s original 1851 speech, is not Sojourner's speech and is vastly different from Sojourner’s original 1851 speech. The popular but inaccurate version was written and published in 1863, (12 years after Sojourner gave the "Ain't I a woman" speech), by a white abolitionist named Frances Dana Barker Gage. Curiously, Gage not only changed all of Sojourner’s words but chose to represent Sojourner speaking in a stereotypical 'southern black slave accent', rather than in Sojourner’s distinct upper New York State low-Dutch accent. Frances Gage’s actions were well intended and served the suffrage and women's rights movement at the time; however, by today’s standards of ethical journalism, her actions were a gross misrepresentation of Sojourner Truth’s words and identity. By changing Truth's words and her dialect to that of a stereotypical southern slave, Frances Gage effectively erased Sojourner’s Dutch heritage and her authentic voice. As well as unintentionally adding to the oversimplification of the American slave culture and furthering the eradication of our nations Northern slave history. Frances Gage admitted that her amended version had “given but a faint sketch” of Sojourner's original speech but she felt justified and believed her version stronger and more palatable to the American public then Sojourner's original version. The most authentic version of Sojourner Truth's, "Ain't I a woman," speech was first published in 1851 by Truth's good friend Rev. Marius Robinson in the Anti-Slavery Bugle and was titled, “On Woman’s Rights” and can be found in the Library of Congress. chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83035487/1851-06-21/ed-1/seq-4/ A wonderful web site that compares both speeches side by side is www.Thesojournertruthproject.com I am very proud that Rhe Smithsonian, The National Woman’s History Museum, National Parks Service, Googles Doodle page and Google arts and culture page, Wikipedia and many other sites now offer the correct speech. Would you please consider doing the same?

[@chaisroom6631]

OMG...I thought I was in 1851 listening to Sojourner Truth...

[@lesliepodell1969]

Hello this is the incorrect “Ain't I a woman speech”’. This speech in this video was actually written by Frances Gage 12 years after the real “Ain’t I a woman speech” was given by Sojourner. Frances Gage, a white abolitionist published her speech and falsely attributed it to Sojourner. The original speech was transcribed 12 years earlier by a reporter, Marius Robinson, and published in the Anti-Slavery Bugle. It can be referenced in the Library of Congress archives. @t If you dig just a little deeper you will see the facts are pretty irrefutable. Here is a link to a site that compares and explains why there are two speeches and why the wrong one is attributed to Sojourner. It is important for many reasons why we re-educate the public about the original and correct speech. For one Sojourner was from upper New York and spoke English with a heavy Dutch accent that is now lost. The speech that Frances Gage wrote and attributes as Sojourner give Sojourner an uneducated southern slave dialect. Why is this important? Because it is another step in the dumbing down of our nations rich and complex black history. Second it was not Sojourner’s identify. Third it helps in erasing our nations northern slave history. I could go on and on. What is important is that we rigorously provide the truth and when wrong take steps to correct them. I am asking you to please correct your mistake in using the wrong “Ain’t I a Woman” speech and at the very least make a mention and provide a video link to the correct one so your students can be aware of both. Thank you so much for your time in reading this long email. It has been very difficult to sway the general public that something held as the truth for so long is not correct and it is time to give Sojourner back her authentic speech and voice. I am very proud that the National Woman’s History Museum, National Parks Service, Googles Doodle page and Google arts and culture page, Wikipedia and many other sites now offer the correct speech. Would you please consider doing the same? Thank you so much. Leslie Podell Website that compares and contrasts both speeches and explains why there are two speeches. www.thesojournertruthproject.com Leslie Podell 415-885-9395

[@keyara3725]

Hallelujah praise the lord amen "AIN'T I A WOMEN?!

[@komalgagan677]

Awesome, heart touching... thought provoking....

[@assadmorkez7832]

Loved it..Women Deserved More than what they have Now!!!

[@RaeofLight4Christ]

Wow that was sooo amazing

[@noshadownolight]

Very moving.🖤☯️

[@alishagadson9524]

Magnificent!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@lvjdr14]

I'm going to deliver this speech in our class and I hope I do it very well like she did

[@clydegamergt114]

this really helped me in my project

[@laisbarbosa767]

Muito bom! Somos todas mulheres negras que lutam pela liberdade!!!

[@missjrich2198]

The is the best performance ever Epic. .

[@1bunnsinger]

This is excellent!!

[@sojournertruth2117]

Most people are familiar with the 1863 popular version of Sojourner Truth's famous, “Ain’t I a woman” speech but they have no idea that this popular version, while based off of Sojourner’s original 1851 speech, is not Sojourner's speech and is vastly different from Sojourner’s original 1851 speech. The popular but inaccurate version was written and published in 1863, (12 years after Sojourner gave the "Ain't I a woman" speech), by a white abolitionist named Frances Dana Barker Gage. Curiously, Gage not only changed all of Sojourner’s words but chose to represent Sojourner speaking in a stereotypical 'southern black slave accent', rather than in Sojourner’s distinct upper New York State low-Dutch accent. Frances Gage’s actions were well intended and served the suffrage and women's rights movement at the time; however, by today’s standards of ethical journalism, her actions were a gross misrepresentation of Sojourner Truth’s words and identity. By changing Truth's words and her dialect to that of a stereotypical southern slave, Frances Gage effectively erased Sojourner’s Dutch heritage and her authentic voice. As well as unintentionally adding to the oversimplification of the American slave culture and furthering the eradication of our nations Northern slave history. Frances Gage admitted that her amended version had “given but a faint sketch” of Sojourner's original speech but she felt justified and believed her version stronger and more palatable to the American public then Sojourner's original version. The most authentic version of Sojourner Truth's, "Ain't I a woman," speech was first published in 1851 by Truth's good friend Rev. Marius Robinson in the Anti-Slavery Bugle and was titled, “On Woman’s Rights” and can be found in the Library of Congress. chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83035487/1851-06-21/ed-1/seq-4/ A wonderful web site that compares both speeches side by side is www.Thesojournertruthproject.com I am very proud that Rhe Smithsonian, The National Woman’s History Museum, National Parks Service, Googles Doodle page and Google arts and culture page, Wikipedia and many other sites now offer the correct speech. Would you please consider doing the same?

[@askrhonnie6356]

Powerful.

[@GnatBread1970]

Ask Rhonnie ...Thank you so much 😀

[@donnaharris2508]

Well Done Sister, Well done!

[@greenthumbshordy7782]

Preachhhh Queen Sojourner

[@JohnPaluska]

Senate: "Do you know what the definition of a woman is?" Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson: "I don't know. I'm not a biologist." Sojourner Truth: "Ain't I a woman? Look at me!"

[@jesspraise35]

I like this!!!! This was awesome!!!

[@sojournertruth2117]

Most people are familiar with the 1863 popular version of Sojourner Truth's famous, “Ain’t I a woman” speech but they have no idea that this popular version, while based off of Sojourner’s original 1851 speech, is not Sojourner's speech and is vastly different from Sojourner’s original 1851 speech. The popular but inaccurate version was written and published in 1863, (12 years after Sojourner gave the "Ain't I a woman" speech), by a white abolitionist named Frances Dana Barker Gage. Curiously, Gage not only changed all of Sojourner’s words but chose to represent Sojourner speaking in a stereotypical 'southern black slave accent', rather than in Sojourner’s distinct upper New York State low-Dutch accent. Frances Gage’s actions were well intended and served the suffrage and women's rights movement at the time; however, by today’s standards of ethical journalism, her actions were a gross misrepresentation of Sojourner Truth’s words and identity. By changing Truth's words and her dialect to that of a stereotypical southern slave, Frances Gage effectively erased Sojourner’s Dutch heritage and her authentic voice. As well as unintentionally adding to the oversimplification of the American slave culture and furthering the eradication of our nations Northern slave history. Frances Gage admitted that her amended version had “given but a faint sketch” of Sojourner's original speech but she felt justified and believed her version stronger and more palatable to the American public then Sojourner's original version. The most authentic version of Sojourner Truth's, "Ain't I a woman," speech was first published in 1851 by Truth's good friend Rev. Marius Robinson in the Anti-Slavery Bugle and was titled, “On Woman’s Rights” and can be found in the Library of Congress. chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83035487/1851-06-21/ed-1/seq-4/ A wonderful web site that compares both speeches side by side is www.Thesojournertruthproject.com I am very proud that Rhe Smithsonian, The National Woman’s History Museum, National Parks Service, Googles Doodle page and Google arts and culture page, Wikipedia and many other sites now offer the correct speech. Would you please consider doing the same?

[@MsAnacaren]

Woooooooow that Was Deep I love this speech!!

[@walkergirl2498]

Beautiful

[@rainestormraines1416]

That was so good

[@sojournertruth2117]

Most people are familiar with the 1863 popular version of Sojourner Truth's famous, “Ain’t I a woman” speech but they have no idea that this popular version, while based off of Sojourner’s original 1851 speech, is not Sojourner's speech and is vastly different from Sojourner’s original 1851 speech. The popular but inaccurate version was written and published in 1863, (12 years after Sojourner gave the "Ain't I a woman" speech), by a white abolitionist named Frances Dana Barker Gage. Curiously, Gage not only changed all of Sojourner’s words but chose to represent Sojourner speaking in a stereotypical 'southern black slave accent', rather than in Sojourner’s distinct upper New York State low-Dutch accent. Frances Gage’s actions were well intended and served the suffrage and women's rights movement at the time; however, by today’s standards of ethical journalism, her actions were a gross misrepresentation of Sojourner Truth’s words and identity. By changing Truth's words and her dialect to that of a stereotypical southern slave, Frances Gage effectively erased Sojourner’s Dutch heritage and her authentic voice. As well as unintentionally adding to the oversimplification of the American slave culture and furthering the eradication of our nations Northern slave history. Frances Gage admitted that her amended version had “given but a faint sketch” of Sojourner's original speech but she felt justified and believed her version stronger and more palatable to the American public then Sojourner's original version. The most authentic version of Sojourner Truth's, "Ain't I a woman," speech was first published in 1851 by Truth's good friend Rev. Marius Robinson in the Anti-Slavery Bugle and was titled, “On Woman’s Rights” and can be found in the Library of Congress. chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83035487/1851-06-21/ed-1/seq-4/ A wonderful web site that compares both speeches side by side is www.Thesojournertruthproject.com I am very proud that Rhe Smithsonian, The National Woman’s History Museum, National Parks Service, Googles Doodle page and Google arts and culture page, Wikipedia and many other sites now offer the correct speech.

[@ChuChu353]

WOW WOW WOW ... so much!!!!!!

[@Keerthieanil]

Wowww❤️

[@lorac1386]

i really love this speech!!!!

[@delsaabbott6766]

powerful, wonderful

[@sojooooooooooooooooooooooo]

I love this because my name is sojourner!!!😁🎉

[@sojournertruth2117]

Most people are familiar with the 1863 popular version of Sojourner Truth's famous, “Ain’t I a woman” speech but they have no idea that this popular version, while based off of Sojourner’s original 1851 speech, is not Sojourner's speech and is vastly different from Sojourner’s original 1851 speech. The popular but inaccurate version was written and published in 1863, (12 years after Sojourner gave the "Ain't I a woman" speech), by a white abolitionist named Frances Dana Barker Gage. Curiously, Gage not only changed all of Sojourner’s words but chose to represent Sojourner speaking in a stereotypical 'southern black slave accent', rather than in Sojourner’s distinct upper New York State low-Dutch accent. Frances Gage’s actions were well intended and served the suffrage and women's rights movement at the time; however, by today’s standards of ethical journalism, her actions were a gross misrepresentation of Sojourner Truth’s words and identity. By changing Truth's words and her dialect to that of a stereotypical southern slave, Frances Gage effectively erased Sojourner’s Dutch heritage and her authentic voice. As well as unintentionally adding to the oversimplification of the American slave culture and furthering the eradication of our nations Northern slave history. Frances Gage admitted that her amended version had “given but a faint sketch” of Sojourner's original speech but she felt justified and believed her version stronger and more palatable to the American public then Sojourner's original version. The most authentic version of Sojourner Truth's, "Ain't I a woman," speech was first published in 1851 by Truth's good friend Rev. Marius Robinson in the Anti-Slavery Bugle and was titled, “On Woman’s Rights” and can be found in the Library of Congress. chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83035487/1851-06-21/ed-1/seq-4/ A wonderful web site that compares both speeches side by side is www.Thesojournertruthproject.com I am very proud that Rhe Smithsonian, The National Woman’s History Museum, National Parks Service, Googles Doodle page and Google arts and culture page, Wikipedia and many other sites now offer the correct speech. Would you please consider doing the same?

[@dahibi2]

Why im crying 😭

[@AyeshaFit]

SHE DID THAT.!!! I LOVE IT.!!!

[@micahpeters205]

amen were did christ come from women

[@btslovergirls5807]

I thinks I still got do all house work but when come to me say something to my useless elder my own mother shut me saying we as a women should do all work ....and that 40 or 10 year old boy or man don't know how to do and I did or have done all the work by myself for year now and ain't I a women...... I work hard as a man or might more but still man is lord that my mother said even she by herself as a woman I wanna change that I also want equally right and some respect ......