Harriet Tubman
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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."CanadaFeb 24, 2023
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Man charged for allegedly damaging Harriet Tubman statue at St. Catharine’s churchNiagara police say a man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with vandalism at a St. Catharine's church.CrimeOct 14, 2021
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Studio exec wanted Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman, screenwriter saysWhen 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."EntertainmentNov 20, 2019
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Harriet Tubman won’t appear on U.S. $20 bill until after Trump presidencyThe 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."WorldMay 23, 2019
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Trump treasury secretary won’t confirm whether Harriet Tubman will feature on $20 billTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is raising speculation that Harriet Tubman's future on the $20 bill could be in jeopardy.WorldAug 31, 2017
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Harriet Tubman and the Canadian connection to new US $20 billBorn into slavery, Harriet Tubman became a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad, which saw thousands of slaves make their way to Canada in the 1800s.CanadaApr 20, 2016
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Harriet Tubman will appear on $20 bill, 1st woman on U.S. paper currency in 100 yearsA 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.MoneyApr 20, 2016
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