Underground Railroad
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Weather Critical in Success of Underground Railroad
As documented throughout the pages of African American and women's history, Harriet Tubman courageously engineered the freedom of dozens of…
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‘Harriet’ Brings Iconic Figure Back to Life
Her time has come. While many thought the definitive tribute to historical heroine Harriet Tubman would be having her replace…
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Nation Observes March 10 as Harriet Tubman Day
When one speaks of freedom fighters, Harriet Tubman’s name should always be among the first – if not highlighted as…
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Informer Tour Goes Where Harriet Tubman Escaped
On a sunny and crisp Saturday morning, nearly 200 African-American history enthusiasts escaped the hustle and bustle of life in…
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Harriet Tubman Honored for Helping Slaves Flee to Freedom
Harriet Tubman, the name the former Araminta Ross chose once she became a woman, escaped to freedom at the age…
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Grand Opening Set for Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center
The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park will hold a two-day grand opening event this month for its new…
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Historic Black Church Celebrates 200th Anniversary
The Mount Zion United Methodist Church in Georgetown was packed Sunday with people and songs of praise as generations celebrated…
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Black Caucus Members React to Tubman Replacing Jackson on the front of the $20 bill
By Lauren Victoria Burke (NNPA News Wire Contributor) On April 20, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that Harriet…
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Viola Davis to Star as Harriet Tubman in HBO Movie
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “How to Get Away with Murder” star Viola Davis will play Harriet Tubman in a…
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