T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison, founders of the health nonprofit GirlTrek, are on a mission to reduce the leading causes of preventable death among Black women -- and build communities in the process. How? By getting one million...

T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison, founders of the health nonprofit GirlTrek, are on a mission to reduce the leading causes of preventable death among Black women -- and build communities in the process. How? By getting one million...

The United States' Constitution is not a very detailed document. It lays out the basic structure of government, and the details are filled in with legislation, and clarified and reinforced by court decisions. One of the most...

Escaping slavery; risking everything to save her family; leading a military raid; championing the cause of women's suffrage; these are just a handful of the accomplishments of one of America's most courageous heroes. Janell Hobson...

Harriet Tubman represents the struggle for civil rights in America, advocating for freedom and equality. Born around 1820 in Maryland, she faced significant hardships as the child of enslaved parents. After escaping to the North in 1849,...

Harriet Tubman plays a vital role in the Underground Railroad, guiding slaves to freedom despite her fears. The journey involves secret pathways created by abolitionists and freed slaves, with constant danger from slave catchers. Tubman...

Harriet Tubman plays a vital role in the Civil War, contributing to the Union Army and the Underground Railroad. She serves as a spy, scout, cook, and nurse, using her knowledge of the South to gather intelligence and assist Union...

Pupil outcome: I can use my research to plan and write the conclusion of a biography about Harriet Tubman. Key learning points: - A conclusion summarises the key points of the paragraphs preceding it - no new information should be...

Pupil outcome: I can edit my own and my peer's early life section of a biography about Harriet Tubman. Key learning points: - The purpose of an editing lesson is to improve writing and to make necessary corrections or additions. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use my research about Harriet Tubman’s life to help me plan and write the introduction of a biography. Key learning points: - The introduction provides the reader with general information about who the biography is...

Pupil outcome: I can research and gather information about Harriet Tubman’s life in preparation for writing a biography about her. Key learning points: - When preparing to write a biography, it is important to thoroughly research the...

We've counted down our top 10 re-creations of historical figures from this year, 2023.

Discover the remarkable story of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery in 1849 and went to become a conductor on the Underground Railroad and a leading exponent of abolition and women’s rights.

During the American Civil War, women defied gender norms by managing homesteads, serving as nurses, and even spying, significantly impacting the war's course.

Learn about the brave woman who put her own life at risk to lead others to freedom along the Underground Railroad.

Learn about the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman, the woman who led over 300 enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Discover her bravery during the Civil War and her dedication to justice and...

Dr. Forrester talks about heroism which leads her to the story of a truly heroic woman, Harriet Tubman.

The first Black newspaper editor in the history of the United States, Mary Ann Shadd Cary spoke out to champion the cause of freedom in an era when the voices of African Americans were rarely heard.

In a world traditionally dominated by men, female spies took advantage of gender stereotypes to go unnoticed and gather information during the U.S. Civil War.

Conventions of English demonstrates how to use conventions of English by writing sentences using correct spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.

This video explores five fun facts about black history.

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0:00 Early
Life
6:55 Escape
to Freedom
9:08 Fugi
tive Slave Acts
10:03 Roots of the
Underground Railr
oad
10:46 B
lack Moses
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4:48 Civil War
16:45 L
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She’s known as a savior of the enslaved – but few know that during the American Civil War, Harriet Tubman was an exceptionally capable Union Army spy.

Learn all about Harriet Tubman's early life, social impact, role in the Underground Railroad, later life and lasting, national legacy. Her noteworthy quotes are recounted by "Harriet" herself. Detailed graphics, diagrams, and exciting...