Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist and women 's rights activist . Her bust will be on display at the Capitol Visitor Center at Emancipation Hall . After Congress agreed to go ahead with a move , advocates proposed commissioning a new statue that would include Truth . Ceremony follows a nearly 10-year effort by the Celebration of Truth ceremony . `` ` Ai n't I A Woman story will be told again and again , '' first lady John Boehner says .
Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist and women 's rights activist . Her bust will be on display at the Capitol Visitor Center at Emancipation Hall . Ceremony follows a nearly 10-year effort by the Celebration of Truth ceremony . `` ` Ai n't I A Woman story will be told again and again , '' first lady John Boehner says .