Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in New York in 1797. When born she was given the name, Isabella Baumfree. Her last name was given to her after her father's owner, Mr. Baumfree. Truth was sold several times and eventually...
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Rosa Parks' full name is Rosa Louise McCauley Parks. Parks was born on February 4, 1913 and died on October 24, 2005. Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist and is best known for her refusal to give up her...
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