Michigan § 435.361 Sojourner Truth Day.

Michigan Statutes

§ 435.361 — Sojourner Truth Day.

Michigan § 435.361

Ch. 435SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS

Act 48 of 2005JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY; SOJOURNER TRUTH DAY (435.361-435.361)

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 435.361 (2026).

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JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY; SOJOURNER TRUTH DAY (EXCERPT) Act 48 of 2005 435.361 Sojourner Truth Day. Sec.

1.The legislature recognizes the fundamental contribution Sojourner Truth made to the abolition of slavery, to the establishment of equal rights for women, and to several other significant social reform and human justice movements in the nineteenth century. Truth toured the nation for more than 40 years as a forceful and passionate advocate for the dispossessed, using her quick wit and fearless tongue to deliver her message of equality and justice. She lived in Battle Creek, Michigan, from 1857 until her death on November 26, 1883. Empowered by her religious faith, the former slave worked tirelessly for many years to transform national attitudes and institutions. According to Ne

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JUNETEENTH NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY; SOJOURNER TRUTH DAY (EXCERPT) Act 48 of 2005 435.361 Sojourner Truth Day. Sec. 1. The legislature recognizes the fundamental contribution Sojourner Truth made to the abolition of slavery, to the establishment of equal rights for women, and to several other significant social reform and human justice movements in the nineteenth century. Truth toured the nation for more than 40 years as a forceful and passionate advocate for the dispossessed, using her quick wit and fearless tongue to deliver her message of equality and justice. She lived in Battle Creek, Michigan, from 1857 until her death on November 26, 1883. Empowered by her religious faith, the former slave worked tirelessly for many years to transform national attitudes and institutions. According to Nell Painter, Princeton professor and Truth biographer, "No other woman who had been through the ordeal of slavery managed to survive with sufficient strength, poise, and self-confidence to become a public presence over the long term". Designating Sojourner Truth Day in this state not only acknowledges the importance of this national figure in the antislavery and human justice movements, but it also recognizes her strong ties to this state during her 26 years of Michigan residence. In recognition of this great woman, the legislature declares that November 26 of each year shall be known as "Sojourner Truth Day".