Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black artist Alvin Pettit's winning sculpture of Harriet Tubman (above), titled "A Higher Power: The Call of a Freedom Fighter," ...

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DORCHESTER COUNTY, MD -- Weather played a significant role in the success of Harriet Tubman's missions to free enslaved people via the Underground Railroad. The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad ...

A measure to replace President Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill is being taken up again in Congress. Monday's announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the ...

A descendant of one of the most famous abolitionists is coming to Binghamton University for a special presentation. The ...

Most Americans know Harriet Tubman as the fearless conductor of the Underground Railroad—but few know she led the largest liberation of enslaved people in U.S. military history. A new exhibition at ...

From Cicely Tyson to Cynthia Erivo, these films and documentaries explore Harriet Tubman’s life, legacy, and lasting impact on screen.

The first part of the series History Comes Alive is set to feature Harriet Tubman, played by Daisy Century. The History Comes Alive series is set to start on Tuesday, March ...

A Onondaga County Library employee was honored Thursday with an Onondaga County Gold Seal recognition for her services to ...

The National Parks Service (NPS) has removed a reference to abolitionist Harriet Tubman from its webpage dedicated to the ...

WASHINGTON -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday the redesign of the $20 bill to feature 19th-century abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman has been delayed. The decision to replace Andrew ...

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