Sojourner Truth
Obama Presidential Center Honoree
Space Name: Sojourner Truth Program Room | Forum | Lower Level | Democracy in Action Lab
Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, escaped slavery and became one of the best-known abolitionists and women’s rights activists. Truth was a gifted speaker who used her voice to denounce slavery and sexism while challenging the power structures that denied human rights. Her advocacy inspired President Abraham Lincoln, and she contributed to reshaping the nation into a more free and just place with unwavering faith, strength, and spirit.
With gratitude to W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Battle Creek, Michigan
Legacy on Campus
Democracy in Action Lab
The Democracy in Action Lab is a new home for innovation and intellectual curiosity for emerging leaders and global changemakers. The Sojourner Truth Program Room honors leaders in the pursuit of equality, truth, and racial healing.
Forum Talks
Experience live conversations, readings, and moderated discussions in our new series that creates space for thoughtful exchange and shared learning. Lean into the legacy of Sojourner Truth as you explore the power of your stories and the stories of others.
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Through the honoree naming initiative at the Obama Presidential Center, we are partnering with our donors to celebrate a part of the history in which the Obama story is so deeply rooted by associating a named space with a hero, moment, or person "on whose shoulders we stand"—an honoree who made the Obamas’ story possible.
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