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Abolitionist Sojourner Truth to be celebrated with statue and park plaza in Akron, Ohio

A major project is underway to celebrate abolitionist Sojourner Truth in Akron, Ohio. She gave a notable speech at a women’s rights convention there that people are still talking about today.

Ideastream Public Media’s Carrie Wise reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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