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awoke_in_2003

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9. yeah, I saw it...

Reply to niyad (Original post)

Sat Feb 1, 2014, 09:38 PM

Feb 2014

I was a proud grandfather when I went on a trip to the library with my (at the time) 10 year old granddaughter, and the book she had selected was a biography (written for people her age) of Harriet Tubman.

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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