In 2009, Sojourner Truth became the first Black woman honored with a bust in the U.S. Capitol.
On April 28, 2009, a significant tribute recognized Sojourner Truth's enduring influence when a bronze bust was unveiled in Emancipation Hall at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center. Created by sculptor Artis Lane, the bust made Truth the first Black woman honored in this manner at the Capitol. This momentous occasion celebrated her contributions to both the abolition and women's rights movements and highlighted her place in American history as a pioneering advocate for equality.