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Sojourner Truth speakers examine black feminism throughout history

Michelle Allen (left), assistant director of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education + LGBTQ Resources, moderates a talk with Robin Boylorn (center) and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (right) during the 2019 Sojourner Truth Lecture. Photo by Lathan Goumas.
Dr. Michelle Allen (left), assistnat director of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education, moderates a talk with Dr. Robin Boylorn (center) and Dr. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor (right) duirng the 2019 Sojourner Truth Lecture. Photo by Lathan Goumas/Strategic Communications

Sojourner Truth was both an abolitionist and women’s rights activist. In her honor, the Women and Gender Studies and the African and African American Studies Programs at George Mason University invited two speakers to carry on her legacy of activism to speak on the meaning of black feminism.

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