Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman escaped slavery in 1849, but freedom alone was never enough for her. She returned to the South repeatedly, guiding enslaved people to safety through the Underground Railroad. Each journey was a calculated risk — capture meant death or re-enslavement — yet she never lost a single passenger.

Tubman’s leadership extended beyond the Underground Railroad. During the Civil War, she served as a Union scout, spy, and nurse, helping plan raids that freed enslaved people and disrupted Confederate operations. Her strategic mind and courage made her one of the most effective resistance figures of her time.

After the war, Tubman continued fighting for justice, advocating for women’s suffrage and caring for the poor and elderly. Her legacy is not only bravery, but unwavering responsibility to community and liberation.