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The debate to fix an outdated an incorrect Harriet Tubman historic marker
KTEP 88.5 El Paso· 21 hours agoA historical marker on Maryland's Eastern Shore contains errors about the story of Harriet Tubman, who grew up nearby. Some locals want to fix it, but others think it's fine how it is.
Members of Congress unveil Harriet Tubman coin collection
TheGrio via Yahoo News· 6 days agoU.S. Rep. Cori Bush, D-Mo., told theGrio it is important to ensure the abolitionist is “not...
First public meeting for Rochester Underground Railroad byway project
13WHAM Rochester· 16 hours agoRecognizing Rochester's rich history in the road to freedom is the goal of a new proposed, scenic...
Proposed underground railroad corridor would go through Monroe County, unify historic sites
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoThe Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State wants to connect historic sites statewide via...
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Corridor looking for local input
Niagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y. via Yahoo News· 5 days agoApr. 17—There are more than 30 different museums in New York state dedicated to the local history of the Underground Railroad. Now an effort to better connect those places is moving ahead. The ...
'Really remarkable history here': Proposed Underground Railroad Scenic Byway for New York State
WKBW-TV Buffalo· 4 days agoThe Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State is proposing the development of a Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Corridor Scenic Byway throughout ...
NYS Underground Railroad Consortium to host public meetings
WROC Rochester· 6 days agoROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Underground Railroad Consortium of New York State is hosting public meetings so folks can learn about its proposed Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad New York Corridor…
House Republicans fear Rep. Hakeem Jeffries could be next House speaker if Johnson is ousted
theGrio· 21 hours agoU.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., is worried House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., could become...
Jeffries hopes Supreme Court will have ‘compassion’ in case that could criminalize homelessness
theGrio· 3 days agoNext week, the U.S. Supreme Court will take up a case that will determine whether to criminalize...
'Living wax museum' comes to life with Bay Area students portraying famous figures
WTVT via Yahoo News· 4 days agoStudents picked historical figures ranging from Martin Luther King Jr., to Princess Diana to Harriet...