Sojourner Truth's experiences as a runaway slave profoundly shaped her views on equality and women's rights. Her famous speech, “Ain't I a Woman?”, articulated the struggles faced by both Black women and all women at the intersection of race and gender. Truth's advocacy for abolition and women’s suffrage was rooted in her own experiences of oppression and resilience. By sharing her narrative, she highlighted the need for a unified approach to social justice. Truth's life and activism underscored the importance of intersectionality in the fight for freedom, making her a pivotal figure in both the abolitionist and feminist movements.