
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.

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.

Exclusive: Meet One of Harriet Tubman’s Relatives
Ernestine “Tina” Martin Wyatt honors “Aunt Harriet” during Women’s History Month.

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.

Sprayground Launches Harriet Tubman Black History Month Backpack
A limited-edition drop for the culture.

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.

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.

Watch The OverExplainer React To The Idea Of Julia Roberts As Harriet Tubman
Whitewashing in Hollywood knows no bounds.

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.

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.

'Harriet' Smashes Expectations With $12 Million Box Office Weekend Debut
The film stars ESSENCE's latest digital cover star, Cynthia Erivo.

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.

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.

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.

Janelle Monae Joins The Cast Of Harriet Tubman Biopic
Monae joins Cynthia Erivo, who will star as Tubman.

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.