Ain’t I a Woman
"Ain’t I a Woman" is a famous speech delivered by Sojourner Truth in 1851 at the Women's Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio. In her powerful address, she argued for the rights of women, particularly emphasizing the experiences of Black women who faced both racial and gender discrimination. Truth highlighted her own experiences as a former enslaved person to challenge prevailing notions of femininity and strength.
The speech is notable for its rhetorical questions, particularly the repeated phrase "Ain't I a woman?" This phrase served to assert the dignity and capabilities of women, especially those marginalized by society. Truth's message continues to resonate in discussions about feminism and intersectionality today.