. Truth was an abolitionist and women 's rights activist . , I hope that Sojourner Truth would be proud to see me , a descendant of slaves , serving as the first lady of the United States of America , '' she said . Her bust will be on display at Freedom Hall at the Capitol Hill Center . Ceremony follows a nearly 10-year campaign by National Congress of Black Women . ` ` Sojourner Truth 's story will be told again and again , '' first lady Michelle Obama says .
. Truth was an abolitionist and women 's rights activist . Her bust will be on display at Freedom Hall at the Capitol Hill Center . Ceremony follows a nearly 10-year campaign by National Congress of Black Women . ` ` Sojourner Truth 's story will be told again and again , '' first lady Michelle Obama says .