Harriet Tubman stands as one of the most courageous and iconic figures in American history. Born into slavery in Maryland around 1822, she endured unimaginable hardship before escaping to freedom in 1849. But what made Tubman truly extraordinary was her decision to risk everything to help others do the same.

After reaching the North, Tubman didn’t rest. Instead, she became a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad—a secret network of safe houses and routes used to help enslaved people escape to free states and Canada. Over the course of a decade, she returned to the South more than a dozen times, personally leading over 70 enslaved people to freedom. Her bravery earned her the nickname “Moses” for guiding her people to liberation.

Tubman worked with key abolitionists, including Frederick Douglass, and later served as a scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War. Her contributions weren’t limited to slavery; she was also a fierce advocate for women’s suffrage later in life.

Despite constant danger, she never lost a passenger and never backed down. Her life was a powerful act of resistance—against slavery, racism, and oppression.

Harriet Tubman died in 1913, but her legacy lives on. She reminds us that true heroism comes from the willingness to fight for others, even at great personal cost. Her story continues to inspire generations to stand up for justice and equality.