Harriet Tubman made this statement on her death bed - “Tell the women to stand together for God will never forsake us.”
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Monthly Archives: August 2006
Harriet Tubman - Reflections on Hurricane Katrina
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Many people from all over the world have been helpful in the rebuilding of New Orleans. The tragedy of Hurricane Katrina brought together people of all races, creeds and religions. Harriet Tubman always spoke of the many people who helped in the Underground Railroad and in the efforts to set many slaves free.
“Quakers [...]
Harriet Tubman - Reflections On Remembering Hurricane Katrina
Monday, August 28, 2006
“When through the deep waters I cause thee to go, The rivers of sorrow shall not overflow.” “For,” said she, “Missus, de water never came above my chin; when we thought surely we were all going under, it became shallower and shallower, and we came out safe on the odder side.” Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman On Forbes Article - “Don’t Marry A Career Woman”
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Harriet Tubman served in the army as a nurse, scout and spy. In 1863 Colonel James Montgomery assigned her to lead the troops in a raid on Southern supply lines. This is said to be one of the few or maybe even the only times a woman, black or white, had led, planned and oversaw [...]
Harriet Tubman On Plan B - The Over The Counter Sales of The Morning After Pill
Friday, August 25, 2006
Harriet Tubman, an Abolitionist of her time, spoke against slavery and for the rights of women. It is also well known that she credits her faith in God for her calling and accomplishments as the “Black Moses” of her people.
This bill might leave Ms. Tubman torn between her religion and her passion to fight [...]
Harriet Tubman On Remembering Hurricane Katrina
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Harriet’s word was - “forward,” and she “nebber waited for no one.”
Harriet Tubman On Patsy Ramsey & Finding Her Daughter’s (JonBenet) Murderer
Monday, August 21, 2006
“I’m gwine to Mr.’s office, an’ I ain’t gwine to lebe dere, an’ I ain’t gwine to eat or drink, till I get money enough to take me down after de ole people. “ Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was persistent in getting the money that was needed to get her parents to Canada. Patsy [...]
Harriet Tubman On Teen & Court Reaching Agreement On Cancer Case
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Today a court reached an agreement to allow a 16-year old cancer patient to seek alternative medical treatment. The young man who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Disease, was advised by doctors to have chemotherapy but refused. Social service officials became involved and filed documents with the courts accusing the parents of being medically [...]
Harriet Tubman On Illegal Immigrants
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
“I had crossed de line of which I had so long been dreaming. I was free; but dere was no one to welcome me to de land of freedom, I was a stranger in a strange land, and my home after all was down in de old cabin quarter, wid de ole folks, and my [...]
Harriet Tubman On the Kidnapping of Journalist Jill Carroll
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
“I would fight for my liberty so long as my strength lasted, and if the time came for me to go, the Lord would let them take me.” Harriet Tubman