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Black History Month Profile: Harriet Tubman

Born into slavery in Maryland around 1820, Harriet Tubman escaped to freedom in the North in 1849 to become the…
02.12.18

Library Of Congress And Smithsonian Team Up To…

With photos of Harriet Tubman being few and far between, when a rare new photo of her surfaced it was…
02.08.21

Rare 1860s Harriet Tubman Photo Sells For $162K

A rare photo of Underground Railroad hero and 19th century abolitionist Harriet Tubman sold at a New York City auction…
03.31.17

Cynthia Erivo To Play Iconic American Hero, Harriet…

We will finally see Cynthia Erivo on the big screen, as the British talent will play Harriet Tubman in a…
02.08.21

#BlackGirlMagic: Stunning Old Photograph Of Harriet Tubman Resurfaces

New York City's Swann Galleries will auction the newly discovered image of the heroic abolitionist on March 30.
02.08.21

‘Young,’ ‘Beautiful’ Photograph Of Harriet Tubman Surfaces After…

A rare photo of Harriet Tubman, one of America's most revered freedom fighters, has just surfaced in Auburn, N.Y., where…
02.07.17

National Park Named For Harriet Tubman Gets Official…

Federal parks officials held a signing ceremony and formally established the new Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in upstate New…
01.12.17

National Museum Of African American History & Culture…

The opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington is just days away and it…
04.10.18

Harriet Tubman: Activists Push For Statue At Maryland…

The ask for a statue of the abolitionist has been brought forth before but failed in 2012 and 2013.
08.26.16

Iowa Republican Lawmaker Wants To Block Harriet Tubman…

Steve King hopes his addendum will be attached to a wider bill that addresses overall Treasury funding.
06.21.16

Harriet Tubman Movie ‘Harriet’ In The Works

Harriet Tubman has been very busy over the last couple of weeks.
02.08.21

NEWS ROUNDUP: Who Will Inherit Prince’s Estate?…AND MORE

Now that legendary singer Prince has passed on, many people are wondering who will inherit his fortune. Although the artist was…
04.26.16

#BlackGirlMagic: Harriet Tubman’s New York Home Named National…

The freedom fighter, abolitionist and former slave continues to be immortalized.
02.08.21

Trump Shares His Two Cents On The Tubman…

Donald Trump rejects the decision to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. He blames political correctness for the decision.
04.22.16

Ben Carson Disses Harriet Tubman $20 Bill

Ben Carson rejected the plan to place Harriet Tubman's portrait on the $20 bill. He suggested placing her on the…
04.21.16

Report: Harriet Tubman To Replace Jackson On The…

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is scheduled to make the announcement Wednesday.
04.20.16
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