Biography of famous womens rights activists speeches
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14 Famous Speeches by Women to Inspire and Motivate You
Throughout history, women have reshaped society through the power of words.
Biography of famous womens rights activists speeches
From Elizabeth I to Amanda Gorman, women’s voices have resonated through the centuries, pointing to potent truths and nudging humanity toward higher ground.
Today, it’s easier than ever to find transcripts and recordings of these transformative words — Rev’s transcript library has a wealth of them on file.
If you’re looking for inspiration, here are some of the most famous speeches by women to get you started on your search.
1. Sojourner Truth — “Ain’t I a Woman?”
Sojourner Truth’s famous pre-Civil War speech “Ain’t I a Woman?” has cemented its place in U.S.
history for a reason. An historic statement on both abolition and women’s rights, her comments at the Women’s Rights Convention of 1851 in Akron, Ohio, came after she escaped slavery. She may have ended with “old Sojourner ain’t got nothing more to say,” but her words still resonate in every cal