Against All Odds: The Incredible Story of Harriet Tubman’s Fight for Freedom

 

Against All Odds: The Incredible Story of Harriet Tubman’s Fight for Freedom and Justice

Harriet Tubman: The Conductor of the Underground Railroad

Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in Maryland in the early 1820s. She was the fifth of nine children and grew up working on a plantation. She suffered a head injury at the age of 13, which caused her to have seizures and headaches for the rest of her life. But despite these challenges, she was determined to escape slavery and help others do the same.

“I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger.” — Harriet Tubman

In 1849, Tubman escaped from slavery and made her way to Philadelphia, where she found work as a maid. But she didn’t forget about the people she left behind. She soon became involved in the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by slaves to escape to freedom in the North.

“I freed a thousand slaves. I could have freed a thousand more if only they knew they were slaves.” — Harriet Tubman

Tubman became one of the most famous conductors on the Underground Railroad, making 13 trips back to the South and helping more than 70 slaves escape to freedom. She used a variety of tactics to avoid detection, including traveling by night, using secret codes, and disguising herself as a man or an old woman.

“I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger.” — Harriet Tubman

Tubman was also involved in the abolitionist movement, speaking at rallies and working with other activists to end slavery. During the Civil War, she worked as a nurse, cook, and spy for the Union army. She was the first woman to lead an armed expedition in the war, leading a raid that freed more than 700 slaves.

“I was the conductor of the Underground Railroad for eight years, and I can say what most conductors can’t say; I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.” — Harriet Tubman

Tubman’s courage and determination made her a hero to many, and she continued to fight for justice and equality throughout her life. She 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.”

Harriet Tubman’s legacy as a freedom fighter and a symbol of strength and courage continues to inspire people today. As she once said, “I prayed to God to make me strong and able to fight, and that’s what I’ve always prayed for ever since.”