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sheshe2

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6. She was an amazing woman, niyad.

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sat Feb 1, 2014, 07:55 PM

Feb 2014

I'm glad that google honored her today.

Harriet Tubman, widely known and well-respected while she was alive, became an American icon in the years after she died. A survey at the end of the 20th century named her as one of the most famous civilians in American history before the Civil War, third only to Betsy Ross and Paul Revere. She continues to inspire generations of Americans struggling for civil rights with her bravery and bold action.

http://www.biography.com/people/harriet-tubman-9511430?page=3

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has everyone seen the google doodle for today? honouring harriet tubman and black history month. [View all] niyad Feb 2014 OP

Yes. Good on Google. She was one of my heroes growing up. nt MH1 Feb 2014 #1

Sure did. She's buried in the same cemetery as my Mom, Dad, Brother and Grandparents... Cooley Hurd Feb 2014 #2

thank you so much for sharing that with us. niyad Feb 2014 #5

You're welcome! She's a personal hero of mine. Cooley Hurd Feb 2014 #7

how tough would a black gal have to be Skittles Feb 2014 #3

Oh, thanks. Yes, saw it, was not sure who is depicted (nt) question everything Feb 2014 #4

She was an amazing woman, niyad. sheshe2 Feb 2014 #6

I happened upon her bio when I was in grade schoo l-- I really admired "Moses" Tubman... Hekate Feb 2014 #8

yeah, I saw it... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2014 #9