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Explore Harriet Tubman's legacy as a freedom fighter. Discover her role in the Underground Railroad and beyond.

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Discover the often-overlooked contributions of Black women to the suffrage movement, highlighting their activism and efforts for equal rights.

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World Bride Magazine will celebrate 100 years of The Harlem Renaissance with a Legacy Ball in neighborhood's storied hotel.