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The Admirable Service of Harriet Tubman We Never Hear About in School

The Admirable Service of Harriet Tubman We Never Hear About in School

Students should learn about Harriet Tubman, “the veteran”

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Sep 04, 2024
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Statue on display in Cambridge, MD | Harriet Tubman Musuem

Learning black history requires removing the rose-colored glasses that portray American society as just. This is why it’s rare for students to learn about Black veterans in the classroom, as their stories are considered disruptive of traditional, whitewashed narratives. While we’ve seen a rise in

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