Sojourner Truth - Ain't I A Woman?

Ain't I A Woman? by Sojourner Truth with Marco Learning's Alayna Vernon

Delivered 1851 at the Women's Convention in Akron, Ohio

Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what's all this here talking about?
That man over there says that women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And ain't I a woman? Look at me! Look at my arm! I have ploughed and planted, and gathered into barns, and no man could head me! And ain't I a woman? I could work as much and eat as much as a man - when I could get it - and bear the lash as well! And ain't I a woman? I have borne thirteen children, and seen most all sold off to slavery, and when I cried out with my mother's grief, none but Jesus heard me! And ain't I a woman?

Then they talk about this thing in the head; what's this they call it? [member of audience whispers, "intellect"] That's it, honey. What's that got to do with women's rights or negroes' rights? If my cup won't hold but a pint, and yours holds a quart, wouldn't you be mean not to let me have my little half measure full?

Then that little man in black there, he says women can't have as much rights as men, 'cause Christ wasn't a woman! Where did your Christ come from? Where did your Christ come from? From God and a woman! Man had nothing to do with Him.

If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down all alone, these women together ought to be able to turn it back , and get it right side up again! And now they is asking to do it, the men better let them.

Obliged to you for hearing me, and now old Sojourner ain't got nothing more to say.

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[farheennaaz]

This speaker here radiates all the zeal and power that this speech by Sojourner holds.🔥

[carolynolsen]

It’s too bad it would be another 26 years until the first phonograph was invented. Would’ve been monumental and haunting to hear Sojourner Truth actually saying this.

[CountryLady]

Brought tears to my eyes.. read this with your soul.. Sojourner Truth, s heart and soul. Miss Truth would be proud🙏🏼🌹❤️

[crbb]

This is the best way to say the speech I have ever seen about ain’t I a woman, no matter how many videos I’ve seen of it I always come back to this one, This girl is such a great speaker♥️♥️♥️

[ludykisskiss]

I get a thrill every time I watch this video. Great job!

[natashajarvis]

Wonderful! This performance gave me chills

[anilboodhai]

Absolutely excellent, I am using it in my ESL (English as a 2nd Language) class! Passion ✊

[lindsaychalmers]

Wow, thank you. That was very moving!

[kaylaelias]

this is the best one I've seen !!!!

[sarah_rose_star]

CHILLS. im writing a paper on a campaign speech analysis and this speech has gave me chills and has moved me in ways I never expected.

[rosebecerra]

I loved thus speech it was so powerful. I think all women should listen to it and think. AIN'T I A WOMAM? who agrees with me?

[BibleSamurai]

her children sold of to slavery part only & Jesus hearing her screams always get me. Only Jesus

[DanielHill-yp]

From God and a woman men had nothing to do with him.🤣🤣🤣👌🏾

[rhinochino]

Awesome works precious young lady! Now go sincerely repent of sins and be holy. Very soon the messiah to setup the eternal kingdom of righteousness on earth. Not a single sin will leave the soil on that blessed day. Let’s all repent not left behind.

[erinrae]

nah sojourner truth isnt a woman shes a goddamn giant