Harriet Tubman

Cynthia Erivo and Janelle Monáe. Two Black women dressed in 1800s-styled clothing and holding a gun.

Watch the Trailer for 'Harriet'

The iconic abolitionist and Underground Railroad conductor hits the big screen.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Jul 23, 2019 12:54PM EDT

Harriet Tubman. Black and white photo of a Black woman in a dark-colored dress with a white bow at the next and metal buttons down the center.

Harriet Tubman $20 Bill Delayed

Treasury Secretary confirms that the note will not be updated until the current White House occupant leaves office.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm May 23, 2019 12:50PM EDT

Cynthia Erivo in black and orange and pink dress in front of brown wall

ICYMI: Cynthia Erivo Responds to 'Harriet' Casting Critiques

The British actress faced backlash on social media from people who said her new lead role in the upcoming Harriet Tubman biopic should have gone to an African-American actress.

Sameer Rao Sep 19, 2018 3:34PM EDT

Harriet Tubman, Cynthia Erivo. Two Black women. One in black in white, wearing a dark-colored dress with a white collar. The other in color wearing a gauzy peach shirt over a multicolored dress

Cynthia Erivo to Play Harriet Tubman in New Biopic

Kasi Lemmons will direct the film, which follows the life and work of the legendary abolitionist.

Kenrya Rankin Sep 14, 2018 11:55AM ET

New Card Game Questions What It Means to Be Black

Trading Races: The game where Rachel Dolezal and Rosa Parks duke it out for the sake of conversation.

Kenrya Rankin Mar 9, 2017 12:16PM EST

Black woman in grey and white dress stands behind white balcony and in front of white wall with yellow sunlight streaming through window

Get Ready For Second Season Premiere of 'Underground'

Fans can join the WGN period drama’s cast and crew for a live Twitter chat during the premiere.

Sameer Rao Mar 8, 2017 3:59PM EST