Harriet Tubman

• Harriet Tubman quote restored to National Parks’ Underground Railroad webpage after backlash

  'Changes to the Underground Railroad page on the National Park Service’s website were made without approval from NPS leadership nor Department leadership,' a spokesperson said.

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  Apr 7
  
• 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
  
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• 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
• 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