So… who among us didn’t know the Underground Railroad wasn’t… actually… a railroad?
Turns out, more than you might think. No, it wasn’t underground, nor was it a railroad but it sure is an evocative description of the network that fought to help Black slaves escape the American south and the crimes against humanity taking place there.
And it’s how Harriet Tubman helped free dozens of slaves on 13 different missions.
Yep, you read that right. Thirteen (13) missions. This was a woman who would not give up and who put her life and her freedom on the line so many times.
In this episode you’ll hear about how Harriet rescued dozens of people from slavery, fought for women’s rights and served as a spy during the American Civil War.
Today she is a Black rights icon and a symbol of the fight for freedom. You know you’ve got to hear her story.
About this podcast:
Fierce Females of History is a dive into the stories of awesome women through history you should know about.
A quick disclaimer: we’re journalists, not historians, but we do love our history. Tune in every week as one of our three hosts shares the story of one woman.
Hosts:
Talissa Bazaz (@talissabazaz)
Erin Ramsay (@erin_ramsay)
Lucy Dean (@lucyintheskywithcarbon)
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