Harriet Tubman’s Father’s Home Discovered by Archeologists in Maryland
History is being uncovered in Maryland as archeologists continue to find artifacts in a home they found belonging to Harriet Tubman’s father, Ben Ross. What We Know: The discovery of the home […]
Michigan State University Apologizes for Hanging Historic Black Figures from Trees
Michigan State University has apologized after a gift shop display featuring dolls of prominent black figures hanging from trees sparked outrage. What We Know: Student […]
Julia Roberts Was Suggested to Play Harriet Tubman By Studio Exec, According to ‘Harriet’ Screenwriter
This suggestion occurred at a time when Julia Roberts was considered to be America’s sweetheart, after her starring roles in Steel Magnolias, Pretty Woman and […]
First film about Harriet Tubman premieres at TIFF
On Tuesday, Harriet premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. What We Know: Harriet is the first feature film about famed abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Tubman escaped […]
British Actress Cynthia Erivo Faces “Harriet” Backlash Due to Past Tweets
British actress Cynthia Erivo is facing intense backlash for her role as Harriet Tubman in the upcoming film “Harriet” due to controversial tweets and the […]
Preliminary Postponed Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Design Released
The preliminary Harriet Tubman $20 bill design has been released. What We Know: The $20 bill was supposed to be released in 2020 but Steven […]
Harriet Tubman Stamp Created after Postponement News
Designer Dano Wall took matters into his own hands after the release of the Harriet Tubman $20 bill was delayed. What We Know: On Wednesday, […]