Sojourner Truth and Why Her Story Still Matters
Editor's Note: This is a companion piece to our preview of Songs of Truth, the new musical inspired by the life of Sojourner Truth. This essay from Christian Detres takes a closer look at the woman behind the legend and the enduring relevance of her story. Sojourner...
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“Everything’s Made Up. So Let’s Fix It.” — Salaam Bhatti
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