Harriet Tubman

Born Araminta “Minty” Ross in Maryland around 1822, “Harriet” adopted her mother’s name after escaping slavery.

Classroom images should include important individuals that reflect diversity who fought for social justice. Pictured is Harriet Tubman who was an Underground Railroad conductor as part of the Civil Rights Movement. Tubman shows diversity as an African-American woman.

An 11-foot bronze statue honoring one of our nation's greatest heroes is coming to downtown Cincinnati.

Harriet Tubman portrait colorized. C. 1885

Harriet Tubman

HARRIET

1868- Harriet Tubman, American hero

“Harriet,” a new film starring Cynthia Erivo, is the first feature film dedicated solely to the American icon

She taught them courage and endurance. Now, Harriet Tubman’s descendants can pay their respects at a park honoring the great liberator.

Dubbed “The Moses of Her People,” escaped slave Harriet Tubman assisted hundreds of slaves on the Underground Railroad, leading them from Maryland to safety in Pennsylvania. Born enslaved in 1821 and raised in Dorchester County, Maryland to Benjamin and Harriett Greene Ross, she was both … Read MoreHarriet Ross Tubman (ca. 1821-1913)