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Tag: Harriet Tubman

A Bookstore Owner Wants To Make Harriet Tubman Day A Federal Holiday
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A Bookstore Owner Wants To Make Harriet Tubman Day A Federal Holiday

If the campaign is successful, the abolitionist will be the first woman to be honored with a federal holiday.
By Melissa Noel · May 10, 2022
Archaeologists Discover Home Where Harriet Tubman Lived With Father
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Archaeologists Discover Home Where Harriet Tubman Lived With Father

Researchers found artifacts at the Maryland site dating to the 1800s, where the famed abolitionist spent time as a child and teenager.
By Donna M. Owens · May 18, 2021
Exclusive: Meet One of Harriet Tubman’s Relatives 
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Exclusive: Meet One of Harriet Tubman’s Relatives 

Ernestine “Tina” Martin Wyatt honors “Aunt Harriet” during Women’s History Month.
By Donna M. Owens · Mar 12, 2021
Biden Administration Wants To Speed Up Effort To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 bill
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Biden Administration Wants To Speed Up Effort To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 bill

The Biden administration is looking into ways to get a move on the release of the $20 bills featuring Harriet Tubman after the Trump’s administration dismissed the idea initiated by President Obama.
By Kemberlie Spivey · Jan 25, 2021
Sprayground Launches Harriet Tubman Black History Month Backpack
Accessories · Fashion

Sprayground Launches Harriet Tubman Black History Month Backpack

A limited-edition drop for the culture.
By James Love · Feb 24, 2020
Cynthia Erivo's Louboutin Nails At The Oscars Were A Nod To Harriet Tubman
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Cynthia Erivo's Louboutin Nails At The Oscars Were A Nod To Harriet Tubman

The 'Harriet' actress and Academy Award nominee paid tribute to the great Black leader with creative nail art.
By Shalwah Evans · Feb 10, 2020
Viola Davis Calls Idea Of Julia Roberts Playing Harriet Tubman 'Ridiculous'
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Viola Davis Calls Idea Of Julia Roberts Playing Harriet Tubman 'Ridiculous'

"Julia Roberts in a head rag running through the woods is just not going to work!" she added.
By Paula Rogo · Nov 26, 2019
Watch The OverExplainer React To The Idea Of Julia Roberts As Harriet Tubman
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Watch The OverExplainer React To The Idea Of Julia Roberts As Harriet Tubman

Whitewashing in Hollywood knows no bounds.
By Danielle Young · Nov 23, 2019
Yep, It's True: A Film Studio Exec Wanted Julia Roberts To Play Harriet Tubman In 1994
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Yep, It's True: A Film Studio Exec Wanted Julia Roberts To Play Harriet Tubman In 1994

Even more outrageous than this exec's casting suggestion was his response when someone reminded him that Harriet Tubman was a Black woman.
By Paula Rogo · Nov 20, 2019
Judge Joe Brown Wants A Black Man On $20 Bill Instead Of Harriet Tubman
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Judge Joe Brown Wants A Black Man On $20 Bill Instead Of Harriet Tubman

The former TV judge believes putting the abolitionist on the bill before a Black man "downs masculinity" and is the motive of "self-hating" feminists.
By Essence · Nov 19, 2019
'Harriet' Smashes Expectations With $12 Million Box Office Weekend Debut
Entertainment

'Harriet' Smashes Expectations With $12 Million Box Office Weekend Debut

The film stars ESSENCE's latest digital cover star, Cynthia Erivo.
By Paula Rogo · Nov 4, 2019
Leslie Odom Jr. Has Genius Response To Trump Administration Stalling to Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill
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Leslie Odom Jr. Has Genius Response To Trump Administration Stalling to Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill

The actor is currently starring in "Harriet," in theaters now.
By Joi-Marie McKenzie · Nov 4, 2019
Photo Of 3-Year-Old Girl Touching A Harriet Tubman Mural Is Inspiring People Everywhere
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Photo Of 3-Year-Old Girl Touching A Harriet Tubman Mural Is Inspiring People Everywhere

"Lovie" Duncan doesn't know who the late abolitionist is, but she's as captivated by her spirit as we are.
By Tanya A. Christian · May 23, 2019
Lawmakers Renew Push To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill
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Lawmakers Renew Push To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill

Rep. Joh Katko (R-NY) introduced the Harriet Tubman Tribute Act of 2019 to get the Treasury Department to place Tubman on the $20 by 2020.
By Breanna Edwards · May 16, 2019
Janelle Monae Joins The Cast Of Harriet Tubman Biopic
Entertainment

Janelle Monae Joins The Cast Of Harriet Tubman Biopic

Monae joins Cynthia Erivo, who will star as Tubman.
By Keyaira Boone · Oct 3, 2018
Cynthia Erivo Pushes Back On Criticism Of Her New Role As Harriet Tubman
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Cynthia Erivo Pushes Back On Criticism Of Her New Role As Harriet Tubman

“If you met me in the street and hadn’t heard me speak, would you know I was British, or would you simply see a Black woman?” says the star.
By Paula Rogo · Sep 14, 2018
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