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This episode explores the life and activism of Harriet Tubman through an interview with Tiya Miles.

For many Americans, Harriet Tubman can seem more like a character out of myth than a flesh-and-blood historical figure. Many know of Tubman’s escape from slavery and her brave work on the Underground Railroad, but little more about her life and personal experiences. In this interview with David M. Rubenstein, prizewinning author Tiya Miles delves into the real woman, from Tubman’s birth as “Minty Ross” to her activism and beyond, to offer a clearer image of the American hero. Recorded on June...

People in this episode

Host: David M. Rubenstein

Guest: Tiya Miles

Topics covered

• Harriet Tubman
• Underground Railroad
• slavery
• activism
• American history

Keywords

• Harriet Tubman
• Underground Railroad
• slavery
• activism
• American hero

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People

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