SOJOURNER TRUTH LEGACY PLAZA
Celebrating a historical icon in the very place she left her mark on history Give to the Project“May I say a Few Words?”
In 1851, abolitionist and women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth visited Akron, Ohio, and made history. Speaking at the Old Stone Church, Truth addressed a mostly white crowd at the Ohio Women’s Convention. As a Black woman and former enslaved person, Truth spoke out on behalf of those whose voices were ignored or silenced. Her iconic speech, now considered one of the greatest in American history, is remembered as “Ain’t I a Woman?” – though she probably never spoke those exact words.
Coming Soon
Now in construction at the site of Truth’s speech, the Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza is designed by Dion Harris, landscape designer for Summit Metro Parks, and will feature a floral motif inspired by Truth’s family roots in Ghana. At the center will stand a life-size bronze sculpture of Sojourner Truth by nationally renowned Akron artist Woodrow Nash. Additional architectural work has been provided by GPD Group and construction will be done by the Ruhlin Company. The plaza is targeted to be completed in the spring/summer of 2023.
Thank you to the sponsors and donors who have made this important work possible.
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Help support the construction and future maintenance of the Sojourner Truth Memorial Plaza – all donations made to this fund will go directly to helping bring to life this plaza in downtown Akron!
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