Sojourner Truth — First African American Woman to Beat a White Man in Court [Jupiter Stone]

Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in New York in the 1700s. When the state began to legislate the emancipation of slaves, Sojourner was promised she would be freed, but her owner changed his mind. So she chose to walk away, freeing herself and her children in the process. Her son Peter, however, had been illegally sold by the man, so she took him to court—and won.

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THE HOSTS

Broads You Should Know is hosted by Sara Gorsky, Chloe Skye, Jupiter Stone, & Sam Eggers.

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Sara Gorsky

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Web master / site design: www.BroadsYouShouldKnow.com

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Chloe Skye

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Podcasts:

Skye and Stone do Television, where Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone review TV shows. Thus far, they've covered Euphoria, Watchmen, and Lovecraft Country

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Jupiter Stone

TikTok: @JupiterFStone

www.JupiterFStone.com

Podcast: Modern Eyes with Skye and Stone, where Chloe Skye & Jupiter Stone look at films from 10 or more years ago through Modern Eyes

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Broads You Should Know is produced & edited by Chloe Skye