Library Events and Programs Sojourner Truth Room Established in 1967 and named in honor of the great activist for the rights of African Americans and women, the Sojourner Truth Room is a collection of books, periodicals and other material on African American history and culture. The collection is housed in the Oxon Hill Branch. The collection consists of over 7,000 cataloged books, many of which are rare or out of print, and vertical files containing pamphlets, photographs, clippings and other material.
Current periodicals are available, as well as extensive backfiles on microfilm or in bound volumes.
All aspects of African American history and culture can be found in the Sojourner Truth Room, including religion, art, literary criticism, music, sports, sociology and politics.