News and Events | Sojourner Truth Memorial Committee

News and Events / July 8, 2019

New Grant from the Northampton Education Foundation Funds Curriculum Development

We are pleased to announce that we have received an additional yearlong grant from the Northampton Education Foundation, which will fund curriculum development.…

News and Events / June 13, 2019

17th Annual Sojourner Truth Memorial Celebration

On Sunday, May 26, we gathered with members of the community to celebrate Sojourner Truth and this year's high school scholarship recipients: Wesley…

News and Events / May 17, 2019

Hampden and Hampshire County Seniors Awarded 2019 Scholarships

Three Hampden and Hampshire County seniors will be awarded the 2019 Sojourner Truth Scholarships for Social Justice at the 17th Annual Sojourner Truth…

News and Events / February 3, 2019

Sojourner Truth Honored with Google Doodle

Sojourner Truth was honored with the Google Doodle on February 1, the first day of Black History Month 2019. The image was created…

News and Events / June 26, 2018

Grant Awarded for Fifth Grade Curriculum Project

We are pleased to announce that we have received an $8000 Endowment Fund Grant from the Northampton Education Foundation for our project "Sojourner's…

News and Events / June 26, 2018

Walking Tours for Summer and Fall Announced

Join us on our summer and fall walking tours of the African American Heritage Trail! We'll learn about African-American history in Florence, MA,…

annual celebration / May 16, 2018

2018 Scholarships Awarded to Two High School Seniors

Two outstanding high school seniors will be awarded the 2018 Sojourner Truth Social Justice Awards. Lourdes Jean-Louis, Amherst Regional High School, and Sylvia…

annual celebration / May 17, 2017

Join Us for Our Annual Celebration on Sunday, 5/28

The 15th Annual Sojourner Truth Memorial Celebration, free and open to the public, will be held on Sunday, May 28, from 2:00 to…

News and Events / May 14, 2017

2017 Social Justice Scholarships Awarded

The Sojourner Truth Memorial Committee is pleased to announce the 2017 recipients of the Sojourner Truth Scholarship for Social Justice: Dorilyn Castillo, Chicopee…

Fundraiser / April 25, 2017

Support Us on Valley Gives 2017

On Tuesday, May 2, our committee is participating in Valley Gives 2017, the 24-hour day of generosity in support of Western Massachusetts nonprofits.…

Sojourner's Story

Explore the history of Sojourner Truth, her words, and her legacy. Find a bibliography and other resources.

Scholarships

Each year, we award scholarships to graduating high school seniors from local high schools.

Walking Tours

We offer physical (and virtual!) walking tours of the African American Heritage Trail, including a multimedia mobile tour.