Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Ross; c. 1820 or 1821 – March 10, 1913) was an African-American abolitionist, humanitarian, and Union spy during the American Civil War. After escaping from slavery, into which she was born, she made thirteen missions to rescue more than 70 slaves using the network of antislavery activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She later helped John Brown recruit men for his raid on Harpers Ferry, and in the post-war era struggled for wom...
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Callywood's 17 Day's of Black History with - George Washington Carver Feb. 1, 2011 ===


George Washington Carver (January 1864 – January 5, 1943), was an American scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor. The exact day and year of his birth are unknown; he is believed to have been born before slavery was abolished in Missouri in January 1864.

Callywood 17 Day's of Black History with Harriet Tubman Feb. 2nd 2011 ===

Harriet Tubman (born Araminta Ross; c. 1820 or 1821 – March 10, 1...
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