JOURNAL ARTICLE

Sojourner Truth Goes to Court.

  • Published In: ABA Journal, 2025, v. 111, n. 1. P. 72 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: PUSEY, ALLEN 3 of 3

Abstract

The article "Sojourner Truth Goes to Court" from the ABA Journal recounts the early life of Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree into slavery in New York in 1797. It details her legal battle to free her son Peter, who had been illegally sold to Alabama. After winning the case with the help of attorneys, Truth moved to New York City, became involved in abolitionist activities, and later became a prominent speaker on women's rights and abolition. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:ABA Journal. 2025/02, Vol. 111, Issue 1, p72
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Biography
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0747-0088
  • Accession Number:182377113
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