Harriett Tubman

Type: Person

Name: Harriett Tubman

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Bowie State to hold commencement at UMD: A disrespect to tradition?

This years Spring Commencement at will be different than school graduation ceremonies of years past. Because of thunderstorms, pedestrian safety and complaints about the lack of parking that have marred previous ceremonies, school administrators decided ... [Published Washington Post - May 15 2013]

Entities: Comcast Corporation, African-Americans, University of Maryland, Harriett Tubman

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

MSA Summit: Young Men of Color Challenged to Make Meaningful Changes

May 14, 2013 by Laura Perdew Leave a CommentWith a dynamic line-up that included a keynote address, workshops, panels and hosted discussions aimed at building their self-worth and empowering them to strive toward success through education, nearly 800 ... [Published CSU Dominguez Hills - May 15 2013]

Entities: African-Americans, Los Angeles, Harriett Tubman

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

Hearts & Homes Announces Honorary Host Committee For Harriet Tubman Shelter Home Dedication

Hearts & Homes for Youth (HHY) announced that state and civil rights leaders such as Senator Barbara A. Mikulski, Governor Martin O’Malley, and State NAACP President Gerald Stansbury will serve as honorary hosts for a dedication for the Harriet Tubman ... [Published Citybizlist - May 14 2013]

Entities: Harriet Tubman, Harriett Tubman, Rex Smith, Barbara A Mikulski

First reported May 05 2013 - Updated May 05 2013 - 1 reports

Monmouth County Cotillion Committee's Scholarship Ball

NEPTUNE ? Harriett Tubman once said, every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.Its also a quote that rang true for Simone Desiray ... [Published Asbury Park Press - May 05 2013]

Entities: Neptune High School, Harriett Tubman, Red Bank Regional High School, Freehold Township High School, Brookdale Community College

First reported Feb 18 2013 - Updated Feb 18 2013 - 1 reports

Collin College commemorates Black History Month

Kelley Chambers/Staff Photo - Political science professor Brian White gave a presentation on the history of the fight for equality in America at Collin College's Central Park campus on Friday. The event was preceded by a symbolic march and is the first ... [Published Allen American - Feb 18 2013]

Entities: Brian White, Equality, Emancipation Proclamation

First reported Jan 08 2013 - Updated Jan 08 2013 - 1 reports

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Establishment of the National...

The MLK Coalition and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center are hosting a breakfast, civil rights march and a commemorative celebration at Music Hall. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Martin Luther King Jr. Coalition announces a series of events ... [Published PRWeb - Jan 08 2013]

Entities: Martin Luther King Jr, Coalition, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Civil Rights, Rosa Parks