Sojourner Truth's experiences as a former enslaved person and her encounters with both racial and gender discrimination profoundly shaped her activism for abolition and women's rights. Her famous speech, "Ain't I a Woman?", articulated the intersection of race and gender, highlighting the need for equal rights for all women. Truth traveled extensively, using her voice to advocate for social justice and human dignity. Her personal struggles provided her with an authentic platform to challenge societal norms, insisting that the fight for freedom and equality was essential for everyone, regardless of gender or race.