Harriet Araminta, 1820?–1913, U.S. abolitionist: escaped slavery to become a leader of the Underground Railroad; served as a Union scout during Civil War.
William Vacanarat Shadrach 1895–1971, president of Liberia 1944–71.
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For more than 25 years, under the name Harriet Tubman, Messrs. Ross, Gibbs and Lewis have crafted a gorgeous balance of bombast and repose, and a distinctive approach to trio interplay.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Colvin said she had been inspired by the great anti-slavery campaigners Harriet Tubman and Sojourner Truth.
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
The flag is studded with the names of people who have pushed those freedoms to the brink, from Harriet Tubman to the John Birch Society.
From Slate ● Feb. 19, 2025
"This moment is just a continuation of what Harriet Tubman did. It's a continuation of Isabella Bomfree, which is Sojourner Truth," said Spigner, the founder of A Taste of Soul NY African American Heritage tours.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2024
This was to be a special trip with only one purpose behind it: to persuade John Tubman to go North with her.
From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry
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