- Associated Press
The name Sojourner Truth signifies resilience in the face of resistance; perserverance guided by purpose; and living a life outside the borders of her time. Sojourner Truth paved the path for all women regardless of ethnicity, class or heritage because truth speaks in all languages and finds its way upstream without a map.
Sojourner Truth overlooks the First Lady, a woman of color, class and character who symbolizes the truth of change. First Lady Michelle Obama is the revelation of a powerful paradigm shift; beyond her style or fashion; beyond her hair or hem; her presence redefines the imagery and perceptions of possibility.
Just 212 years ago, Truth was born. Truth helped set many free and stood for the truth and grace of women everywhere. Truth will stand guard at the Capitol, laying in wait for her sister in greatness, Rosa Parks. Truth also stands and admires the First Lady, who walks the halls as Malia and Sasha dance and play around their garden of destiny.
America can now share in the true story of an American woman with a purpose-driven heart, determination, and guts of glory. Young girls will visit the Capitol and know about a woman named “truth.”
These are the images we have waited a lifetime for. This is the respect an entire race deserved. This is the beginning of change unfolding and whispering, “there’s more to come.”
