Rita Daniels didn't always know she was the great-great-great-grandniece of Harriet Tubman. In fact, a 9-year-old Daniels had no idea they were related when her teacher assigned her a book report on ...

Kindergarten teacher Nasya Bethea, who has worked at the school for 10 years, is concerned about the effect on her job and ...

It was not Harriet Jacob's nature to give up without a fight. Born into slavery, Harriet Jacobs would thwart repeated sexual advancements made by her master for years, then run away to the North.

Harriet frequently co-chaired the Society's antislavery fairs. The Fortens also represented the Society as delegates to state and national conventions. Margaretta was a teacher for at least thirty ...