as The Narrative of Sojourner Truth: A Northern Slave.

takes on the roles of several exceptionally strong female African-American pioneers in an indelible tour de force performance. This program of riveting monodramas will feature portrayals selected from the below list: Sojourner Truth (1897-1883) An abolitionist and women’s rights advocate with courage and wit. Born into slavery as Isabella Baumfree, she spoke only low Dutch. Eventually Sojourner learned English and delivered powerful speeches, includ-ing her landmark “Ain’t I a Woman ” address. Her songs and lectures quieted riots and were lauded in newspapers. Although she could neither read nor write, she dictated her memoirs, which were publishe