Harriet Tubman: A Symbol of Freedom and Resilience
Born into Bondage, Rising Above
Araminta Ross, known to the world as Harriet Tubman, was born into slavery in Maryland circa March 1822. From her early years, she faced countless hardships, including beatings, whippings, and being rented out to various slave owners. Despite these horrors, Tubman's spirit remained unyielding.
A Leader Emerges
In 1849, at the age of 27, Tubman seized her freedom by escaping from slavery. She made her way northward to Philadelphia, where she joined the abolitionist movement and became a "conductor" on the Underground Railroad.
As a conductor, Tubman organized and led over 300 enslaved people to freedom. She developed an extensive network of safe houses and secret routes, and traveled fearlessly throughout the South to help those in need.
Tubman's courage and determination earned her the nickname "Moses of her people." Her unwavering belief in freedom not only liberated countless individuals but also contributed significantly to the abolitionist cause in the United States.
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