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The Trump administration is considering renaming several U.S. Navy ships, including the USNS Harriet Tubman, to better align with its priorities and historical perspectives, with some ships already renamed or under review, reflecting a shift away from diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Harriet Tubman, the renowned abolitionist and first woman to lead an American military action during wartime, was posthumously awarded the rank of brigadier general in Maryland's National Guard during a Veterans Day ceremony. Tubman, who escaped slavery and helped others through the Underground Railroad, also served as a scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army in the Civil War. The ceremony included a symbolic pinning by Tubman's great-great-great-grandniece, celebrating her legacy of courage and selflessness.
Harriet Tubman, the renowned abolitionist and first woman to lead an American military action during wartime, was posthumously awarded the rank of brigadier general in Maryland's National Guard during a Veterans Day ceremony. Tubman, who escaped slavery and helped others through the Underground Railroad, also served as a scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army in the Civil War. The ceremony, attended by her descendants, celebrated her legacy and contributions to American history.
Harriet Tubman, the renowned abolitionist and the first woman to lead an American military action during wartime, was posthumously awarded the rank of brigadier general in Maryland's National Guard on Veterans Day. The ceremony, held at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park, celebrated her contributions as a scout, spy, and nurse for the Union Army during the Civil War. Tubman's legacy continues to be honored, with recent recognitions including a planned statue in Philadelphia and a school renaming in Chicago.
The city of Philadelphia faced controversy after initially commissioning a white artist to design a statue of Harriet Tubman. Following complaints, the city held an open call for submissions and received 50 proposals from Black artists. The debate over the Tubman statue reflects a broader conversation in the art world about the importance of racial identity in artistic expression. Some argue that artists should have the freedom to pursue their vision regardless of race, while others believe that art about Black people should be created by those who share their history. The city has unveiled five semifinalist designs, and the public can vote on their favorite until Friday night.