6 Facts About Sojourner Truth, the 19th-Century Abolitionist and Feminist

(via Mental Floss) Sojourner Truth lived a remarkable life. After spending much of her adolescence and adulthood enslaved, Truth took destiny into her own hands at age 30. She fled to freedom, changed her name, and started life anew as a preacher, abolitionist, and women’s rights advocate. Here are six facts you should know about this champion of equality.