Sojourner Truth was a slave, a mother, a freewoman, a preacher, a speaker and an activist at a time in US history that was full of change but also full of obstacles for a woman who was any of those things.
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Episode 96: Sojourner Truth
Posted 22 October 2017 by The History ChicksTagged As: Abolitionist, Civil War Era, Former Slave, Sojourner Truth, Women Preachers and Speakers, women's history podcast, Women's Rights | Categories: Episode, Podcasts | Comments Off on Episode 96: Sojourner Truth
Episode 72: Elizabeth Keckly
Posted 16 July 2016 by The History ChicksTagged As: Civil War, Dressmaker, Elizabeth Keckely, Elizabeth Keckly, Former Slave, Lincoln Era, Mrs Keckley | Categories: Episode, Podcasts, Shownotes | Comments Off on Episode 72: Elizabeth Keckly
When we were researching Mary Lincoln we both admired her friend, Elizabeth Keckly, so much that we knew that had to talk about her. She was born a slave, eventually bought her freedom and built a very successful business (twice) all before she, too, realized her own White House dream. Yes indeed- Lizzie needs her time in the spotlight.
