Born into slavery, Belle had to endure the cruelty of several masters
before she escaped to freedom. But she knew she wouldn't really be free
unless she was helping to end injustice. That's when she changed her
name to Sojourner and began traveling across the country, demanding
equal rights for black people and for women. Many people weren't ready
for her message, but Sojourner was brave, and her truth was powerful.
And slowly, but surely as Sojourner's step-stomp stride, America began
to change.