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Harriet Tubman Monument Unveiled In New Jersey, Replaces Christopher Columbus Statue

The 25-foot piece of art comes after major condemnation toward the Columbus statue.
03/12/2023

Philadelphia Faces Backlash Over Choice Of Harriet Tubman Statue Sculptor

City hall plans to pay $500K to a white sculptor to create a Harriet Tubman statue, but some are not happy about it
07/07/2022

Women’s History Month: The Harriet Tubman Byway Offers A Broader View of Underground Railroad History

Visitors to Maryland sites linked to her life can easily learn about this part of American history.
03/17/2022

Women’s History Month: Harriet Tubman’s Life and Legacy, Seen Through The Eyes Of Her Descendant

March marks 200 years since she was born, but her great-great-great-grandniece tells BET.com ‘Aunt Harriet’ was as much about taking care of people as she was about freeing them.
03/02/2022

OPINION: The Halloween Costumes White People Should Probably Avoid

Let's start with former slave, Harriet Tubman.
10/18/2021
Harriet Tubman on BET Buzz 2021
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Christopher Columbus Monument To Be Replaced By Harriet Tubman, Design Revealed

Mayor Ras Baraka said the new design is “poetic.”
06/25/2021
American abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman (1820 - 1913) who escaped slavery by marrying a free man and led many other slaves to safety using the abolitionist network known as the underground railway. (Photo by MPI/Getty Images)

Design Revealed For Harriet Tubman Monument That Will Replace Christopher Columbus In Newark

Mayor Ras Baraka said it’s “poetic.”
06/24/2021
Cynthia Erivo Delivers an Electrifying Spoken Word Piece.
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Cynthia Erivo Delivers an Electrifying Spoken Word Piece

"Harriet" star Cynthia Erivo performs "Step Aboard."
06/02/2021

Julia Roberts Being Cast As Harriet Tubman Somehow Has Twitter Dragging Cynthia Erivo

The iconic star was reportedly a front-runner for the role.
06/02/2021

President Biden Makes Moves To Push For Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill

Talks of adding her to the $20 bill resume.
01/26/2021

Kanye West Attempts To Clarify Harriet Tubman Comments

In July, he claimed Tubman didn’t free any slaves.
09/08/2020