How did Sojourner Truth contribute civil rights?

She helped black men in the Army and nursed them back to health. truth gave speeches and some did not want to listen. She spoke about abolition , women's rights , prison reform , and preached to the Michigan Legislature. Several days before she died she was interviewed by a reporter from Grand Rapids Eagle. The reporter said " She sounded like she was in great pain and is was difficult for her to talk ." She died November 26,1883 and was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek beside other family members.