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Before it was common for women, let alone Black and Native women, to be recognized as fine artists, Edmonia Lewis carved a …

After widespread backlash from historians, educators, and the public, the National Park Service (NPS) has reinstated a prominent photo and quote from …

The National Park Service (NPS), once a trusted steward of American history, is now under scrutiny for quietly reshaping how it presents …

Every year on March 10, the United States celebrates Harriet Tubman Day to honor the life and legacy of one of the …

As we honor Black History Month, it’s impossible to overlook the monumental contributions of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper—a woman whose life was …

In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. Mint, under its first Black Director, Ventris Gibson, has launched limited-edition Harriet Tubman Commemorative Coins. The …

On Veterans Day, the state of Maryland posthumously commissioned Harriet Tubman as a brigadier general in the Maryland National Guard, marking a …

The US Mint has unveiled a set of commemorative coins honoring the renowned abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Released on Thursday, these coins celebrate …

The impactful life of Sojourner Truth, a 19th-century abolitionist and women’s rights activist. From her escape from slavery to her iconic “Ain’t …