The Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership is named after Sojourner Truth to honor her work as an activist for justice, freedom, and honesty.

The school launched in Northampton, Mass. in 2017, sparked by the waves of grassroots activism that followed Donald Trump’s first election. Inspired in part by the Civil Rights Movement’s freedom schools, it was created to give both new and experienced activists practical skills, useful strategies, and a sense of community. Its goal was to support people who felt shaken or alone by offering connection, learning, and leadership training during a fast-changing and challenging time.

The Truth School offers free, online, skills-based classes taught by a diverse group of instructors—most of whom are people of color. Even though classes are free, all teachers are paid. The school is funded through donations, foundations, and partner organizations so that the learning stays accessible and the teaching stays professional.

Courses offered in December 2025 include: how to have productive conversations with people you disagree with, understanding reparations and repair for historical harms, and how to show up as an ally and advocate for Muslim communities.

WEBSITE: The Sojourner Truth School For Social Change Leadership

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