I was quite pleased to discover that on this date in 1853, Harriet Tubman began the work for which she is most known–The Underground Railroad. During her 10-year tenure with the Railroad, she made 19 trips and led more than 300 slaves to freedom. She has the distinction of never losing a passenger. I can only hope and pray that there will be fearless people today who are willing to work for freedom like she did. I cannot say I would do what she did, but I hope and pray that God would give me the courage to speak up for justice.
For more info:
http://dilemma-x.net/2013/04/21/2-days-in-history-april-20th-harriet-tubman-underground-railroad-and-april-21st-rome-2766-years-old/
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/aa/tubman/aa_tubman_rail_1.html
http://www.aaregistry.org/historic_events/view/harriet-tubman-starts-working-underground-railroad
