Episode 12 - Sojourner Truth: I Am Woman's Rights

HerStance PodcastWomens HistorySojourner Truth
Written By Sandra Koelle

Today, on HerStance, we're diving deep into the life of a woman who didn't just break barriers, she obliterated them. We'll trace her journey from slavery to the forefront of the women's rights movement, and examine how her fight for intersectionality fuels the fire of today's feminism. 

There are other episodes, 1 - 11 on YouTube at  http://www.youtube.com/@HerStance

So definitely check those episodes out – courageous women like Eve and Mary Magdalene of the Christian Bible, Medusa from Greek Mythology, and the real story of Pocahontas.

Music by All Good Folks; Something Greater, Version 16029-02-39

Sojourner Truth's 1851 Speech - two versions                 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I-wywqFLZfKmJQcrdZZ5qihD01Ln03yk/view?usp=drive_link

Sandra Koelle

Sandra Koelle is the Host of HerStance. A lifelong advocate for women's rights and equity, she holds a BA in Women's Studies (Penn State University) and an MBA (Marylhurst University). Sandra’s career has been spent driving change, from managing programs in healthcare to leading fundraising efforts for mission-driven organizations. Driven by an early passion for standing up for the underserved, she created HerStance to use the power of historical storytelling as a direct tool for contemporary action, helping women and allies discover their potential for progress.

https://HerStance@elevateherexistence.com
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