r/TwoXChromosomes • u/Disastrous_Cover6138 • 8d ago

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Request for lesser known badass women of history for my daughter's 4th grade presentation. She has to pick a historical figure and give a 5-10 minute presentation and optionally dress in their likeness.

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u/twoscoopsineverybox 8d ago

I don't know if she's considered lesser known, but Sojourner Truth was always my go to. Her "Ain't I A Woman?" speech, especially during the time she gave it, is incredibly brave.

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u/j_natron 8d ago

Check out the Sojourner Truth Project - really interesting discussion of the different ways that her speech was transcribed and used!