Odd bit of trivia: She was born in the Hudson Valley in NY, and her first language was Dutch. She learned English but spoke with a Dutch accent for the rest of her life.
Compare the Speeches — The Sojourner Truth Project
Hear The original historically accurate "Ain't I a woman" speech by Sojourner Truth. Read the incorrect Elizabeth Gage speech as you listen to the correct original speech by Sojourner Truth.