Harriet Tubman

• Ontario church Harriet Tubman attended gets upgrades, to soon reopen for tours

  "Black people celebrated here," said Smith, a member of the church and a descendant of the freed slaves who prayed there. "It's a really special feeling."

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2023
  
• Man charged for allegedly damaging Harriet Tubman statue at St. Catharine’s church

  Niagara police say a man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with vandalism at a St. Catharine's church.

  Crime

  Oct 14, 2021
  
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• Studio exec wanted Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman, screenwriter says

  When someone suggested Julia Roberts could not play the role, the executive allegedly responded: "It was so long ago. No one is going to know the difference."

  Entertainment

  Nov 20, 2019
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• Harriet Tubman won’t appear on U.S. $20 bill until after Trump presidency

  The redesign featuring Tubman — famous for her efforts spiriting slaves to freedom — has been in doubt since Donald Trump called the move an act of "pure political correctness."

  World

  May 23, 2019
• Trump treasury secretary won’t confirm whether Harriet Tubman will feature on $20 bill

  Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is raising speculation that Harriet Tubman's future on the $20 bill could be in jeopardy.

  World

  Aug 31, 2017
• Harriet Tubman and the Canadian connection to new US $20 bill

  Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman became a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, which saw thousands of slaves make their way to Canada in the 1800s.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2016
• Harriet Tubman will appear on $20 bill, 1st woman on U.S. paper currency in 100 years

  A Treasury official says Secretary Jacob Lew has decided to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, making her the first woman on U.S. paper currency in 100 years.

  Money

  Apr 20, 2016