Tag: Activist

Harriet Tubman: ‘American Icon and Pioneer of Freedom.’

“If you are tired, keep going. If you are scared, keep going. If you are hungry, keep going. If you want to taste freedom, keep going.” This quote has often been attributed to Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) Abolitionist and Humanitarian.  When Hillary Clinton paraphrased this quote in her 2008 speech at the DNC, she captured Tubman’s spirit: Read More

Malala Yousafzai. ‘Modern Day Heroine for Girls’ Education.’

Malala defied the Taliban and fought for girls’ rights to a basic education in Pakistan. Her father, an educational activist who ran several schools, encouraged Malala to become a politician. At an early age she was speaking out for her rights and advocating for education for girls in her region. After a Taliban gunman attempted to Read More