Juneteenth screening of "Harriet" kicks off movie series at Independence Mall
Dozens gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history.
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Dozens gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history.
Philadelphia-area cultural organizations like the Harriet Tubman Museum of New Jersey in Cape May are working to preserve the country's history.
After public backlash, the National Park Service has restored an image and quote from Harriet Tubman to the Underground Railroad webpage. The National Park Service said the changes were made without approval by top leadership, Howard Monroe reports.
Philadelphia's permanent Harriet Tubman statue received the final approval needed for the city to begin the contracting process with the artist Alvin Pettit, who constructed the statue.
You can now pre-order Harriet Tubman's commemorative coins. The Mint is producing $5, $1, and half-dollar coins to celebrate the life of the abolitionist. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3SgCtfP
A limited series of three coins features designs depicting different eras in the life of famed abolitionist and social activist Harriet Tubman.
Artist Alvin Pettit is in charge of designing the statue of Harriet Tubman outside City Hall. The statue will be the city's first-ever public work that honors a Black woman.
Philadelphia announced the artist who will create a statue of Harriet Tubman, the city's first public work that will honor a Black woman.
The city has five possible designs for the statue that is scheduled to be installed by early 2025.
The Harriet Tubman statue will stand on the northeast apron of City Hall.
Five artists are competing to create the statue. They presented their designs during a Zoom meeting.
A historic 1,200-mile bike ride honoring Harriet Tubman made a stop Tuesday in Camden County.
The cyclists made a pitstop in Lawnside, New Jersey Tuesday morning.
