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Florida’s Dixie Highways renamed in honor of Harriet Tubman

Thursday, February 20

(MIAMI) -- The highways flowing through Miami are swapping their Confederate identity with one that recognizes the iconic leader of the Underground Railroad.Miami-Dade commissioners unanimously voted Wednesday to change the name of... Read More.

Say what? ‘Harriet’ screenwriter says studio exec wanted Julia Roberts to play Harriet Tubman

Wednesday, November 20

(LOS ANGELES) -- Before Cynthia Erivo landed the coveted role in the historical drama Harriet -- based on the life of abolitionist Harriet Tubman -- the film's screenwriter says one studio exec... Read More.

Harriet Tubman museum slated to open in New Jersey in June 2020

Tuesday, November 19

(CAPE MAY, N.J.) -- Harriet Tubman will be honored with a new museum dedicated to preserving her life and history next year in New Jersey.The Harriet Tubman Museum will be located next... Read More.

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Democrats protest delay of Harriet Tubman $20 bill, want Congress to require it

Friday, June 28

(WASHINGTON) -- House Democrats on Thursday protested on the steps of the Treasury Department, rallying for a congressional measure that would require $20 bills to include an image of abolitionist and Civil... Read More.

Treasury Inspector General to probe delay of Harriet Tubman $20 bill

Tuesday, June 25

(WASHINGTON) -- After receiving a request from Democratic Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., the Treasury Department has agreed to look into why the redesign of the $20 bill, featuring former slave... Read More.

Artist places Harriet Tubman on $20 bills, despite Trump’s ambivalence

Friday, May 24

(WASHINGTON) -- There’s a familiar face in town and it’s covering America’s seventh president’s face on a number of $20 bills: Harriet Tubman. New York artist Dano Wall said he has decided to... Read More.

No plans to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill next year: Treasury Secretary Mnuchin

Wednesday, May 22

(WASHINGTON) -- Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Wednesday that he isn't planning on putting Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill next year and that a redesign of the currency won't be issued... Read More.

Lawmakers renew call to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill

Thursday, May 16

(WASHINGTON) -- Harriet Tubman, noted abolitionist and celebrated Civil War spy, might be closer to getting on the $20 bill if renewed congressional efforts are successful.Rep. John Katko, R-N.Y., made the case... Read More.