The state of Maryland marked Veterans Day by commissioning one of its own, Harriet Tubman, as a brigadier general in the Maryland National Guard in recognition for her service to the Union during the ...

March 10 is more than just a date—it’s a call to honor both resistance and rest, two things that have been essential to Black survival and liberation. On this day, we celebrate Harriet Tubman Day, ...

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 ...

Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the rank of general on Monday, Nov. 11. Dozens ...

Did you know that March 10 is both Harriet Tubman Day and the National Day of Rest for Black women, this year? March 10 is more than just a date—it’s a call to honor both resistance and rest, two ...

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