Ohio Women's Convention at Akron in 1851

The Ohio Women's Convention met at Akron, Ohio in met on May 28–29, 1851. There, the abolitionist and preacher, Sojourner Truth, delivered one of the most famous speeches in American history. The speech, which did not have a title at the time, became known as the 'Ain't I a Woman?' speech.

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