2026 Sojourner Truth Social Justice Awards

Six outstanding graduating high school seniors from Hampden and Hampshire public schools will be awarded Sojourner Truth Social Justice Awards at the 20th annual celebration of Sojourner Truth on Saturday, May 30.

The Sojourner Truth Social Justice Award honors seniors who have completed social justice work projects that align with the vision that Sojourner Truth believed in during her time living in Florence, MA, (1843-1857).   Sixty Eight seniors have received the Social Justice Award since 2006. The application essay requirements include demonstration of leadership and initiative, relevance to Sojourner Truth history and writing skills.