Well, children, where there is so much racket there must be something out of kilter. I think that 'twixt the negroes of the South and the women at the North, all talking about rights, the white men will be in a fix pretty soon. But what's all this here talking about?
Sojourner Truth is pointing out how both Black people and women are demanding rights at the same time, which she sees as shaking up the status quo. It’s like she’s saying, “Something’s clearly off if everyone’s making noise.” I love how she uses plain language but still delivers a powerful critique of injustice. She’s also calling out white men’s fear of losing power as more people demand equality. It’s a bold opening that sets the tone for the rest of her speech.