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UNCOVERED: Harriet tubman - Caught on Camera

Quote of the day by American abolitionist Harriet Tubman: 'Every time I saw a white man, I was afraid of being...' - A haunting glimpse into the fear of slavery

Quote of the day by American abolitionist Harriet Tubman:Born into the harsh reality of slavery, Harriet Tubman made a daring escape and committed herself to rescuing others from bondage. A significant figure on the Underground Railroad, she led many to freedom. Her service during the Civil War as a nurse…

The Economic Times

Houston Woman Stays in an Airbnb and She Couldn’t Get Over the Sink: ‘Trina! There’s Still Water Coming Out of This Thing!’

Airbnb staycations would sometimes bring unexpected surprises. While some people are shocked by the strange layout of the property, Trina (@pepperann03) from Houston shared a clip of the unexpected thing her mother was excited about during their Airbnb stay. “Trina! There’s still water coming out of this thing!” Trina’s mother…

The Mary Sue

Trump's war on wokeness is not new

Only the acronyms have changed in the fight to purge the National Endowment for the Humanities and "woke" education

Salon

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How Harriet Tubman and Philadelphia abolitionists coordinated dangerous journeys to freedom

A roughly 14-foot-tall bronze statue of the United States’ most famous abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, will become a permanent fixture outside Philadelphia’s City Hall later this year. It will be the first statue of a Black female historical figure in the city’s public art collection.

The Conversation

New York's newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat

A newly identified Underground Railroad passage is putting the spotlight on a New York City museum and its struggle with a proposed development

The Independent UK

Texas’ social studies shakeup creates divide over whose histories to teach, and how

Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery.

The Texas Tribune

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo never thought MBE honour ‘would happen’

The prestigious award acknowledges her significant contributions to music and drama.

The Independent UK

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Wicked star Cynthia Erivo says MBE an honour ‘I never thought would happen’

She has been recognised for services to music and drama in what was a major year for her

Evening Standard

You’ve probably never heard of Mitchelville – but it might be the most important place you visit in South Carolina

On Hilton Head Island in the Deep South, Annabel Grossman visits one of the most significant, but often overlooked, historical sites in American history

The Independent UK

Woman escapes slavery barefoot and tastes freedom for the first time. Then she does the unthinkable and goes back into hell 19 times

Two days bleeding on a loom, no doctor... and they wonder why she ran.

We Got This Covered

The true political fights of One Battle After Another unfortunately happen on the edges of the frame

One Battle After Another, written, produced, and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is among the most exciting Hollywood films to hit cinemas this year. It is technically brilliant, with stellar performances, a heavy-hitting score by Radiohead great Jonny Greenwood, and impeccable cinematography.

The Conversation

A Cut ‘Peacemaker’ Reunion Could Redeem The DCU’s Latest Fumble

'Peacemaker' nearly used a fallen character to explore the pitfalls of Earth-2. Here's why that would have been better.

Inverse

“I Am In Pain”: Kanye West Disgusts Fans By Listing Daughter North In Public “Betrayal List”

The bizarre list also included historical figures like Harriet Tubman, and cartoon characters like Patrick Star.

Bored Panda

Trump purge of Smithsonian exhibits got underway in April and included removal of Harriet Tubman’s hymn book: report

White House said it would begin reviewing Smithsonian exhibitions to ensure they align with Trump’s agenda

The Independent UK

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Harriet Tubman’s church in Canada was a crucial force in the abolitionist movement. It’s still standing today

Located in Ontario, the church provided shelter and aid to Black Americans who participated in the Underground Railroad to escape slavery in the US

The Independent UK

The Independent Pride List 2025: the LGBT+ people making change happen

PRIDE 2025: The Independent’s Pride List is back again, celebrating the LGBT+ community’s biggest pioneers over the past 12 months

The Independent UK

Harvey Milk was just the start, Navy to rename other ships named for liberal heroes

Vessels christened to honor Ruth Bader Ginbsurg, Harriet Tubman and Cesar Chavez added to ‘recommendation list’ for rebranding handed to Navy Secretary John Phelan

Salon

History has the answer to Trump's future

To fight Trump's vision of the future, turn to the history he wants to erase

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The Independent UK

National Park Service restores removed Harriet Tubman webpage after backlash

NPS said its leadership did not approve changes to Underground Railroad pages

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump is expected to sign executive orders to boost coal

President Donald Trump is expected to sign executive orders aimed at boosting coal, a reliable but polluting energy source that’s long been in decline

The Independent UK

National Park Service restores original Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad webpage

The National Park Service has reversed edits and restored content to its webpage about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad in the wake of news reports and public backlash over the changes

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: Wild swings on global markets as Trump threatens further China tariffs

Extreme volatility has plagued global stock markets, with Donald Trump defying stark warnings about economic damage – key US politics stories from 7 April

The Guardian - US

Harriet Tubman webpage targeted amid Trump-led anti-DEI efforts

US park service deletes quote and image of abolitionist from webpage, instead emphasizing ‘Black/White cooperation’

The Independent UK

Halle Berry says Oscars not ‘designed’ for Black women: ‘We have to stop coveting that’

Monster’s Ball star is only Black woman to win best actress Oscar in 97-year-old history of Academy Awards

Evening Standard

Cynthia Erivo calls for light shone on ‘invisible’ LGBT+ community

Wicked star Erivo has previously said she was ‘really proud I came out the way I did’, when disclosing she is bisexual.

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