Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was a courageous abolitionist, freedom fighter, and humanitarian who played a pivotal role in the fight against slavery in the United States. Born into slavery in Maryland around 1822, she escaped to freedom but risked her life multiple times to return and lead hundreds of enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Known as “Moses” for her fearless leadership, she never lost a single passenger on her daring missions. During the Civil War, she served as a spy, scout, and nurse for the Union Army, even leading a military raid that freed over 700 enslaved people. Tubman spent her later years advocating for women’s rights and helping formerly enslaved people, leaving behind a legacy of bravery, selflessness, and unyielding resistance against o