Sojourner Truth was not only a great African American abolitionist and women's rights activist, but she was also a great writer. Truth is known for her incredible speeches at several conventions. She is known for speaking at the Mob Convention in 1853, the American Equal Rights Association Sessions in 1867, and the Eighth Anniversary of Negro Freedom in 1871 (History of Women's Suffrage). . She had received much recognition for her work, notably for a speech given on May 29, 1851 (History of women's right to vote). “Am I not a woman? was one of the most inspiring speeches Truth gave, it helped people understand her perspective and how she felt as a slave woman. The truth is considered one of the greatest truths born before the emancipation from slavery in New York was documented. The dream of every slave during this era was to escape to the Northern states and become free for the rest of their life. Truth was born “Isabella Baumfree” in Ulster County, New York in 1797 (Murphy, “Sojourner Truth”). Truth moved frequently to New York once she was sold into slavery as a child. New York State was emancipated in 1827, and in late 1826, Truth decided to escape (Murphy, “Sojourner Truth”). Truth ran away with her baby and left her other children because they weren't considered free until they were. Truth moved to Michigan with her daughter and grandchildren. Once the Civil War broke out, Truth helped recruit African American troops for the Union Army. Truth was truly a wonderful person, she worked hard to improve conditions for African Americans. For several years, she tried to obtain land grants from the government to give to former slaves. Her attempts were unsuccessful, but she still strives to get her messages and views across the world. She also continued to fight for women's rights. Truth worked with Susan B. Anthony, Amy Post, Wendell Phillips, and Lucretia Mott to help advocate for women's rights (Campbell). They had some success, but Truth was unable to vote before her death because she was a woman and African American. Truth resided in his Michigan home until his death in 1883 (Washington, “Sojourner Truth's