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Jane Burch Cochran created a quilt, "Crossing to Freedom," a 7 ft by 10 ft that depicts symbolic images from the anti-slavery era to the Civil Rights Movement that hangs at an entrance to the center. [3] The Freedom Center's former executive director and CEO, John Pepper, was previously the CEO of Procter & Gamble.
Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Ross, c. March 1822 [1] – March 10, 1913) was an American abolitionist and social activist. [2] [3] After escaping slavery, Tubman made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her family and friends, [4] using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known collectively as the Underground Railroad.
Tubman's commemorative plaque in Auburn, New York, erected 1914. Harriet Tubman (1822–1913) [1] was an American abolitionist and social activist. [2] [3] After escaping slavery, Tubman made some 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people, including her family and friends, [4] using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad.
The sculpture, made of bronze, has previously been displayed in Peekskill, Newburgh and Haverstraw.
The project is a Grace Farms Design for Freedom pilot project, meaning many of its materials were examined to ensure that they were produced with forced labor-free materials. [ 12 ] The monument was unveiled on March 9, 2023, by Mayor Ras Baraka, First Lady of New Jersey Tammy Murphy , Queen Latifah , Cooke John, Don Katz and other local ...
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The traveling monument aims to inspire and encourage others to walk in Harriet Tubman's footsteps and draw strength from her story.
FILE – A bronze statue of abolitionist Harriet Tubman is seen at the Maryland State House, Feb. 10, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, file)