GirlTrek presents
MARCH 10-11, 2017
#WEAREHARRIET
A CALL TO ACTION
BLACK WOMEN ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE ORGANIZING THE
LARGEST TRIBUTE TO HARRIET TUBMAN EVER!
JOIN US!
#HARRIET TUBMAN CELEBRATION WEEKEND
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SOMETHING BIG
A N N UA L C E L E B R AT I O N A N D T H E L A R G E S T T R I BU T E
TO H A R R I E T T U B M A N I N T H E C O U N T RY
GIRLTREK IS HONORING OUR HERO!
If we don’t honor our heroes, who will? Every year we do it big for the
greatest revolutionary freedom fighter this world has ever seen! Harriet
Tubman Day is Friday, March 10, 2017. Help GirlTrek honor her legacy by
joining in on the celebration.
GirlTrek is a movement of Black women across the country –85,000 at last
count who are committed to reclaiming our health and taking back our
neighborhoods through walking. We are inspired by women like Harriet
Tubman to make bold change one step at a time.
Every year we honor Harriet Tubman. It started in 2013. Were you there?
We came strong in every major city in America. We showed up - and
showed out - internationally in cities like London and Cape Town. We even
had some celebrities involved! We staged the largest tribute to Harriet
Tubman in the country and were featured on CNN, Ebony Magazine, BET
and other national media outlets. 2017 is going to be even bigger.
This year, GirlTrek will celebrate Harriet Tubman through a weekend
celebration that rallies women to host “Harriet House Parties” which are fun
get-togethers with girlfriends that include opportunities to set personal
health goals. The weekend also includes a neighborhood tribute walk,
where we take to the streets of our community to honor our hero.
As featured on:
#HARRIET TUBMAN CELEBRATION WEEKEND
WHY DO WE WALK?
!  There’s a health crisis in our communities but it ain’t nothing
compared to the road we’ve traveled. Did you know that walking just
30 minutes every day reduces the risk of heart disease by 35% and
diabetes by 58%. Oh, we got this! If Harriet could walk her way to
freedom, WE can walk for better health!
WHAT IS TUBMAN DAY?
!  Did you know that March 10th was designated by Congress as
Harriet Tubman Day? We need to bring this holiday to the
world stage so that her sacrifices and example are never
forgotten.
WHAT IS THE GOAL?
!  Our goal is to inspire 1000 brave and committed sisters – like
you - to help us lead this tribute. Leading means hosting a party
with 6 of your friends on Friday, March 10th. If we do that, we
believe we will have sisters walking with us in every Black
community in the country on Saturday morning. You ready!?
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
FAQs
!  After Harriet Tubman Weekend, the real determination begins.
Who’s gonna’ turn back now? GirlTrek’s official walking
season starts April 1st. For 9-month straight we go hard with
monthly walking challenges. That means you and your party
guest have three weeks to get your heat and minds ready to
walk it out with GirlTrek. Put your walking shoes by the door,
schedule your first walk on GirlTrek’s national map and use
#GirlTrek to start sharing your photos.
#HARRIET TUBMAN CELEBRATION WEEKEND
HARRIET TUBMAN
1849: In September 1849, Harriet Tubman made her first escape.
She traveled
with her brothers, Ben and Henry. Once they left, Tubman's brothers had second
thoughts and the two men went back, forcing Tubman to return with them. A few
weeks later, Tubman decided to walk alone. She learned the way to freedom then came back for family. Slowly, she charted a path – with connections, allies
and safe houses - from Maryland to Philadelphia. Soon after, she returned to
rescue her family. Once they were safe, she came back to rescue countless
other men, women and children. Years later, addressing rooms full of
abolitionists, Harriet Tubman confirmed, “I never lost a passenger.”
Our Lesson:We have to save ourselves first. Sometimes we have to walk
alone. We are facing a health crisis of epic proportion and we HAVE save
ourselves by learning the practical way forward. Once we succeed, THEN we
can use that know-how to save our families and communities. Like Harriet, each
of us has the power to be guiding lights - heroes in our households.
HER WORDS INSPIRE US.
•  "TherewasoneoftwothingsIhadarightto,libertyor
death;ifIcouldnothaveone,Iwouldhavetheother.”
•  “IfreedathousandslavesIcouldhavefreedathousand
moreifonlytheyknewtheywereslaves.”
•  "WhenIfoundIhadcrossedthatline,Ilookedatmy
handstoseeifIwasthesameperson.Therewassucha
gloryovereverything;thesuncamelikegoldthrough
thetrees,andoverthefields,andIfeltlikeIwasin
Heaven.”
An American Hero
Born: Araminta Ross; 1820 – March 10, 1913
Code Name: Moses
Rank: General
Occupation: Freedom Fighter, Military Spy, Abolitionist, CoConspirator, Caregiver
•  “Everygreatdreambeginswithadreamer.Alwaysremember,youhavewithinyouthe
strength,thepaFence,andthepassiontoreachforthestarstochangetheworld.”
#HARRIET TUBMAN CELEBRATION WEEKEND
7 LETTERS, 7 SISTERS
CREATING A CIRCLE OF SUPPORT
We stand as seven. Seven family members. Seven church members. Seven
girlfriends – all of us committed to being the Harriet in each others lives. We’re
asking you to start the weekend with a house party on Friday night. Picture this: It’s
7pm and the doorbell rings. It’s 6 of your dearests friends, all bringing delicious
and healthy soul food dishes. You invite them in and commence a full evening of
music, beverages, laughter and support. During dinner, you give a toast to Harriet
Tubman. In her honor, at the end of the night, you each set a personal health goal
to pursue for the month of March. On Saturday where asking you to jumpstart
those health commitments with a brisk neighborhood walk. Be sure to take a
picture using your HARRIET signs (included in this packet). Share it on social
media using #WeAreHarriet and #GirlTrek.
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REGISTER
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STEP 1:
PLAN YOUR PARTY
IT’S GOING DOWN ACROSS THE
COUNTYR, FRIDAY MARCH 10TH.
JUST USE GIRLTREK’S SIMPLE AND
FUN TOOLKIT TO PLAN YOUR
HOUSE PARTY.
WegiveyouourbestFpsforseYngitoffand
geYngthecelebraFonstartedforSister
Harriet:
•  SamplelanguageforyourinvitaFon
•  Healthyrecipeideas
•  Funplaylist
•  Coolwaystoengageonsocialmedia
D E M O N S T R AT I O N
STEP 2:
PUT YOUR WALK ON
THE NATIONAL MAP
.AN EPIC #SUPERHERO
SATURDAY! THOUSANDS OF
NEIGHBORHOOD WALKS
HAPPENING ACROSS THE
COUNTRY!
1.  Decide where your group is walking. In
your neighborhood, at a local track or
park.
2.  GottoGirlTrek.org-Walk–HostaWalk
–togetyourmaponthecalendar.
3.  M a k e s u r e y o u w e a r y o u r
#superheroblue
F O R
H A R R I E T
STEP 3:
SPREAD THE WORD.
SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS. TELL
SOMEBODY – ANYBODY – ABOUT
HARRIET TUBMAN WEEKEND
•  Deckoutyoursocialmediaprofiles
withour#WeAreHarrietbanners
•  TesFfyatchurchorputitinthe
bulleFn.
•  Callfriendsinotherstatesto
encouragethemtohostparFes
too.
•  AnduseLOTSofphotosand
#WEAREHARRIETtoblowUP
TwiWer,InstagramandFacebook.
trending on…
SOCIAL MEDIA
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#HARRIET TUBMAN WEEKEND
USE #WEAREHARRIET
EVERYWHERE!
Let’s make #WEAREHARRIET
trend. If we start using it
now, it will help start
important conversations.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS
Roll call!!! Tell your friends! Facebook is great for
spreading the word. Say something like,“Black
women are preparing honor #WEAREHARRIET
Tubman. Who’s with us! It’s going to be huge!
Hit me up for details!”
#HARRIET TUBMAN WEEKEND
Tweets
CateyesMD @cateyesmd
Got my six! @MorganTreks just confirmed for my
Harriet House Party. #WeAreHarriet #GirlTrek
Morgan @morgantreks
All blue everything! Just got my gear for Monday's
#WeAreHarriet tribute. Who's with me?
Expect Amazing @aquagoddessDC
It's on! My girls are on their way over to kickoff the
#WeAreHarriet Tubman Celebration weekend!
GirlTrek @girltrek
SHARE SELFIES &
GROUP PICTURES!
Be the paparazzi!!! Share
pictures of your planning
process and your weekend.
ROLL CALL!!!! Check in on
Monday by snapping a selfie in
your “superhero blue”!
RT Be at @MemorialPark tomorrow morning for
Tubman Weekend? Don’t sleep, let’s roll
#WeAreHarriet
Vanessa @vanessatreks
Still waiting on @Beyonce to send me my invite for
her #WeAreHarriet House Party. I know she's
hosting one.
GIVE US REAL-TIME
STATUS UPDATES
Sound off on Twitter, Facebook and
Instagram! How’s the planning going?
#HARRIET TUBMAN WEEKEND
USE OUR
BANNERS &
MEMES
Follow us @GirlTrek on
Twitter for daily
inspiration and memes.
Feel free to use anything
you see and like or
create your own!
BLUE YOUR PROFILE
Wear superhero blue or
GirlTrek gear in your profile
picture for the month of
March! Let’s get attention!
Harriet Tubman Day
#HARRIET TUBMAN WEEKEND
CREATE A PRIVATE
FACEBOOK EVENT
FOR YOUR FRIENDS
Facebook events work like magic! Set
up a private event for your friends
inviting them to your house party to
kickoff the weekend together.
TWEETUP AT KEY
MOMENTS
Meet us on Twitter! Use
#WeAreHarriet during your house
party and on your walk on
Saturday! Let’s light Twitter on fire!
#BlackTwitter ain’t ready!
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TOOLS
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B R E E Z Y WAY S
GETTING STARTED
sample language for emails, invites
and social media posts
HOUSE PARTY
GRAB BAG
Tips to start, delicious recipes
and a fact sheet about Harriet
Tubman
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COMMITMENT
CIRCLE IDEAS
ideas for setting health
goals
TO
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TIPS
PA R T I C I PAT E
FUN WALKING
TIPS & TOOLS
Route selection, cool ideas for rep’n
Harriet in the neighborhood.
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06
VIRTUAL PRAYER
Print-out of GirlTrek’s
Commemorative Prayer for Healing
SUPERHERO
BLUE GEAR
Link to the GirlTrek store
WRITER’S BLOCK?
C O P Y,
PA S T E ,
S E N D .
I T ’ S
T H AT
S I M P L E ! Spread the Word – Sample Email
Harriet Tubman Celebration Weekend is going down March
10-11th all across the country! I’m getting involved by
planning a #WeAre Harriet House Party and walk. All of the
women I know should do the same! If we don’t honor our
heroes who will? The weekend is sponsored by GirlTrek, the
largest health movement in the country for Black women
and girls. You can get all the details at www.GirlTrek.org.
Spread the word! Don’t let the good news stop here.
Forward this email to everyone you know. Tell them to get
onboard - we’re honoring Sister #WeAreHarriet
Sample Invitation Email, Facebook Events & Evite
Did you know March 10th is Harriet Tubman Day? I am
joining a celebration sponsored by GirlTrek, the largest
health movement in the country for Black women and girls.
Women across the country will honor Harriet Tubman by
hosting house parties and walks with their friends. I would
love for you to come! On Friday, I’ll host a potluck dinner at
my house, with a conversation and at the end of the night
we’ll do a commitment circle to set personal goals, then on
Saturday, we’ll meet up for a walk. You down! All you need
to do is wear #SuperheroBlue and tell me which of your
favorite recipes you would like to cook. My party will be on
[Insert Date] at [Insert Time]. My address is [Insert Address].
On Saturday we’ll walk at [Insert Location & Time] Make sure
to confirm so that I know how many people to expect!
#WeAreHarriet
HOSTING A FUN HOUSE PARTY
AC T I V I T I E S
F O R YO U R
P O T L U C K
D I N N E R
First of all, “ain’t no party like a GirlTrek party, ‘cause a GirlTrek party don’t stoooop! We want your Harriet House Party to be a fun
way for your girlfriends to jumpstart their health goals, so here are our top 4 tips:
1
START PLANNING!
Send invitations out and
make sure that everyone
RSVPs soon. Once you
receive an RSVP, ask
each women to prepare a
healthy dish. See
“Recipe Remix” for ideas.
2
INSPIRE OTHERS!
Share your amazing tips
for party favors, trivia
games, and décor using
#WeAreHarriet. We’ll be
watching and awarding
special party favors to
our favorite post and
tips.
3
MAKE A TOAST!
This is where Harriet comes in.
Say a few words to set the tone
– maybe explain why you
decided to do this. If you get
stuck, read a poem like Pearl
Cleage’s We Speak Your Name
or Sonia Sanchez’ Catch the
Fire. Then make a toast to
every woman who came before
us – especially to Sister Harriet.
4
COMMITMENT CIRCLE!
Endyourpartywithacommit
circle.Ourgoalistogetallof
friendstojumpstartahabito
walking.Tosupportthemint
goal,endthepartyinacircle.
eachguestgotoGirlTrek.org
click“CountMeIn.”Whenth
finishedhavethemstateoutl
willwalkfor[insertex:health
healing,peaceofmind…]
WALK IT OUT!
T I P S
F O R YO U R
N E I G H B O R H O O D WA L K
It’sourcalltoacFon–”IfHarrietcouldwalkherwaytofreedom,
WEcanwalkforbeWerhealth.”Thisisnotaleisurelyaaernoon
stroll.Thisis100-minutesofheartpumping,soulcleansing
goodness-awaytophysicallyhonorHarriet’ssacrifices,while
jumpstarFngapersonalcommitmenttoyourownhealth.
Hereareafew(pstomakeyourwalkgreat:
•  Postyouwalkpublically:GotoGirlTrek.organdclickon“WALK,”then“HOSTAWALK”.Listthedetailsofyour
walkhereandrequireallparFcipantstoRSVPsothatyouareprotectedbyGirlTrek’sliabilitywaiver.Yourwalk
willbepublicandlistedonGirlTrek’sNaFonalMapsothatneighborscanjoiniftheyarelookingforsisterhood
andaccountability.Besuretowelcomethemwithloveandsupport.
•  BeVisible!Pickarouteinyourneighborhoodorcommunitywherepeoplewillseeyou.Wewanteveryonetalking
aboutHarrietonSaturday.WewantsocialmediafloodedwithpeopletweeFng&instagramming“Didyousee
thosegirlshustlingfor#Harriet!?!”
•  ChooseYourOwnPath:Weencourageyoutostaylocal.ItmaWerswhenpeopleseeuswalkinginourown
neighborhoods–plusithelpstocreatesustainablefitnesshabits.Ifyouprefersomethingscenic,choosealocal
parkortrail.WelovehWp://www.traillink.com/asaresource.
•  Travellight!You’rewalkingfor100-minutes.AllyouneedisasmallwaterboWle.InthespiritofHarrietTubman's
journey,encourageyourfriendstoleaveallnon-essenFalitemsbehind.
•  Leavenowomanbehind.Walking100-minutesmaybechallengingtosomepeopleinyourgroup.Asarule,we
leavenowomanbehind.Designatesomeonetowalkinthebackwithslowerwalkers.Remindeveryonetowaitat
theendunFltheenFregrouphasfinished.
•  Endyourwalkinacircle.Haveeachwomenre-stateher“Iwalkfor…”statementfromtheparty.
OPENING PRAYER FOR
BLACKWOMEN’S HEALING
GodofYesteryearsandTomorrows,
Today,wegatherasSisters.SisterscommiWedandengagedinthe
struggletoclaimandreclaimourbodies,livesandcommuniFes.
Westandinthismoment,manyofuscarryingheavyloads,burdens
andnumerousresponsibiliFes,butwedonotstandalone.
WecometogetheracrossthisnaFonwithourhips,curves,bellies
andthighs,holdingourheadsuphighandrepresenFnga
movement100yearsinthemaking.
TodaywerepresentHarriet,Sojourner,Rosa,CoreWa,Wilma,
Barbara,Ruby,Mayaandcountlessothers,andnowwespeaktheir
names...
Werepresentthemanywomenwhohavewalkedbeforeus
Grannies,BigMamasandAunFes.Andnowwespeaktheirnames...
Werepresentandstandinthegapandwalkforoursisters,cousins,
friends,neighborsandcolleagueswhoarenotheretodaybutwe
speaktheirnames...
AndGod,werepresentthosewhowillfollowbehindus.Thosethat
arebornandthoseyettobeborn,andwespeaktheirnamesand
calltotheirspirits...
God,letuscatchafirewithhope,healingandgrace.“Stonytheroad
wetrod”butremindusthatwenever,everjourneyalonebecause
wearenotonlyoursister’skeeper,weareoursister.
InyourInfinitenamewepray.
Amen
Wri$enbyRev.TheresaThamesforGirlTrek’sHarrietTubmanTribute©2014
SOUL FOOD REMIX
S E V E N
R E C I P E S
F O R
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H E A L T H Y
D I N N E R
PA R T Y
InspiredCooking:We’resupporFng
FilmmakerByronHuntandhisgamechangingdocumentarySoulFoodJunkiesby
sharing7recipesfromhiscollecFonforyour
houseparty.Theyaretheperfectremixto
ourfavoriteclassicswithahealthytwist.Bon
appeFte!Tofindthem,doaGooglesearch
for“PBSSoulFoodJunkiesRecipes.”
CornPuddingand
RoastedShrimp
Mouth-wateringly
delicious,healthy,and
simple.Justwhatweall
needthesedays!Use
sweetcornatitspeak
fortheulFmateflavor.
Black-EyedPea
FriJerswithHot
PepperSauce
WhilebeanfriWersare
thoughttohavetheir
origininNigeria,one
canfindthem
throughoutWestAfrica.
SOUL FOOD REMIX
S E V E N
R E C I P E S
F O R
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SpicyRoasted
SweetPotatoes
CarolAnneWhite,of
PlantaFon,Florida,wonSoul
FoodJunkies’HealthySoul
FoodRecipecontestforher
delectable,healthyrecipefor
spicyroastedsweetpotatoes.
SuccotashSoupw/
GarlickyCornbread
ANaFveAmerican
soupconsisFngof
limabeansandcorn
reinterpretedby
SouthernAfrican
Americans.
ADeliciousDessert
ofYourChoice:
WelikeLeta’sVegan
SweetPotatoPiewith
WhippedCoconut
Cream.Googleit!
H E A L T H Y
D I N N E R
PA R T Y
Kale&RedBellPepper
Thisdishisafavoriteof
ByronHurt,directorofSoul
FoodJunkies.Hismother,
FrancesHurt,hasbeen
servingthisupforyears.
SmokedPaprikaChicken
Thiscrowd-pleaserisquick,
easy,economical,andfingerlickinggood.Justbesureto
prepthebrine24hours
beforeroasFngthechicken.
SIGNATURE DRINK
HOPPIN HARRIET
10cinnamonsFcks(plusmoreforgarnish)
2honeycrispapples,chopped
1orange,thinlysliced
1(750ml)boWleredwine(Isuggestalight-bodiedSpanishvariety)
1and3/4cupshomemadeappleciderorstore-bought1
1/2cupbrandy
1/4cuporangejuice(orjuicefrom2mediumoranges)
juicefrom1lemon
clubsoda,totaste
Direc(ons:
1.PlacethecinnamonsFcks,apples,andorangeslicesinalargepitcher.Add
wine,applecider,brandy,orangejuice,andlemonjuice.Allowtositinthe
refrigeratorfor6-24hours.Taste;ifyou'dlikeittobesweeter,add1-2
Tablespoonsgranulatedsugar,honey,oragave.
2.Ifyou'dlikeacinnamon-sugarrim(highlyrecommended),simplymoisten
therimofyourglasseswithwater,turntheglassupsidedownanddipitintoa
mixofcinnamonandsugar.Pourinthesangriawithfruit2andaddasplashof
clubsoda(thisunsweetenedfizziswonderfulwiththesangria!).Garnishwith
acinnamonsFck,ifdesired.Cheers!
Makeahead(p:Thisistheperfectmake-aheadcocktailsinceitmustsitforat
least6hours.Youcanalsomakeitonedayinadvance.
*WeseeyouSaints!Needanon-alcoholicversion?SubsFtuteredwinefor
sparklinggrapejuice.
*Andasalways,pleasedon’tdrinkanddrive!
HOWTO HAVE A JUICY
DINNER CONVERSATION
Hereare10greatques(onstogetstarted:
1.  WhenisthelastFmeyoufelttrulyradiant?
2.  WhyaresomeBlackwomenmoreconcerned
withtheirhairthanhealth?
3.  IsBlacksisterhoodamyth?
4.  Whataretherealbarrierstolivingyour
healthiestmostfulfilledlife?
5.  Areyoubeinghonestwithyourselformaking
excuses?
6.  HowdoyoufeelwhenyouhearrealstaFsFcs
like80%ofBlackwomenareoverweightof70%
ofBlackwomenareunmarried?
7.  IfyoucouldteleporttothemostexhilaraFng
placeonearthtotakeawalk,wherewouldyou
goandwhy?
8.  Whatdoyouneedtoavoidorgiveuptomake
spaceforyourhealthiest,mostfulfilledlife?
9.  Whatdoyouthinkwouldhappenifonemillion
Blackwomenstartedwalkingtogetherevery
Saturdaythroughthestreetsofour
communiFes?
10. Blackwomenareuniquelyqualifiedtoturnthis
healthcrisisaround.Let’stalk#BlackGirlMagic,
whattalents,skills,giastoyoubringtothis
healthmovement?
7 GENERAL TIPS
4
GOOD REMINDERS FOR THE WEEKEND
1
2
Go Easy.
Intheend,thisisabouthonoring
ourheroandjumpstarFnghealthier
habitswithourgirls.Nothingelse
reallymaWers.Thereisnorightor
wrongwaytodothis.
Tight Circle
Keepyourpartyand
walkinggroupto7,it’s
intenFonal.You’re
buildingaFghtsupport
network,and7isthe
perfectsizeforthat!If
She Never Lost a Passenger
yourcrewgetstoobig,
FollowHarriet’sexampleandbeagreat
leader.Yourfriendswillbebusyandsome encourageafriendto
mayforget.Sendregularremindersandif startasecondcrew.The
morecrewsthebeWer.
you’reextrafancy,youcanmailsave-thedatesoremailthemOutlookmeeFng
invites.Bam!It’sontheircalendars!
3
5
We Welcome All
GirlTrekwasstartedas
asoluFontothehealth
crisisfacingBlack
womenandgirls.Even
sFll,weloveeveryone
andwelcomeall
people–ofallraces–
tojoinin.
6
Dinner for 7
IfyoustartgeYng
stressedabouthaving
theparty–bumpthat–
findanicerestaurantand
callitaday!Ain’tno
shame.Justorderfrom
thehealthymenu!
7
Superhero Blue
Howdowespotatrekkeron
thestreet?Encourageyour
guesttowearsuperheroblue
partyaYreonFridayand
makesuretheyweara
GirlTrekshirtonSaturday.
Don’thaveone?Visitthe
GirlTrekstore!
Hashtag Revolution!
You never know who is looking
of who will be inspired. Make
sure to snap lots of photos and
share them on social media
using #GirlTrek. We want the
world to know that it’s going
down in honor of our hero,
Harriet Tubman!
#HARRIET TUBMAN CELEBRATION WEEKEND
5.
Many believe Harriet Tubman escaped from the deep South.
Actually, Harriet Tubman escaped from the Eastern Shore of
Maryland which is about 65 air miles southeast of Washington, DC.
From Maryland, she walked over 100 miles to freedom – across the
Mason Dixon line – to Philadelphia.
6.
10 FACTS
1.
called Minty. She would later adopt the name "Harriet" to pay respect
to her mother: Harriet Ross. The surname Tubman comes from her
first husband, John Tubman, who she married in 1844. (John tried to
dissuade her from escaping and later marred another woman and
refused to leave Maryland. We can imagine sister Tubman saying,
“Ain’t nobody got time for that.”)
As a child, Harriet learned that her maternal grandmother was
Ashanti, from the Gold Coast of Africa. She was proud of the fact that
she came from a strong legacy of prophesy and matrilineal power.
An
3.
American
Hero
Harriet Tubman was under constant threat. She was an enemy of the
state, a constant threat to the slaveholding establishment and the
face and voice of the entire abolitionist movement. Frederick Douglas
once said, “I know of no one who has willingly encountered more
perils and hardships to serve our enslaved people than you have.”
4.
The biggest man-hunt in American history ensued when a $40,000
bounty was put on Harriet Tubman’s head. The Fugitive Slave Act of
1850 also posed an ever-present danger, imposing severe
punishments on anyone who helped her.
8.
1849: Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross. As a child she was
2.
Harriet Tubman had a powerful relationship with God and, on her
speaking tours, she often spoke of divine visions and revelations
that helped her along the path. She encourages us to stay prayed
up and to
practice faith with our works.
7.
WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HARRIET
“For 11 years Tubman returned repeatedly to the Eastern Shore of,
rescuing some 300 slaves in about 19 expeditions. She also
provided specific instructions for about 50 to 60 other fugitives who
escaped to the north”
“Harriet wore many hats: She was an
active proponent of women's suffrage and
worked alongside women such as side
Susan B. Anthony. During the civil war,
Harriet also worked for the Union Army
as a cook, a nurse and even a spy. Harriet
was acquainted with leading abolitionists
of the day, including John Brown who
Consulted with "General Tubman" about
His raid of Harpers Ferry.”
9.
Harriet Tubman was the first woman to
lead an armed expedition in the war, she
guided the Combahee River Raid, which
liberated more than 700 enslaved people
in South Carolina
1913:
10.
Just before Harriet's death she told friends and family, "I
go to prepare a place for you." She was buried with military
honors in Fort Hill Cemetery in Auburn, New York.
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womenandgirlsintheUnitedStates.Withnearly100,000
neighborhoodwalkers,GirlTrekencourageswomentousewalking
asapracFcalfirststeptoinspirehealthyliving,families,and
communiFes.Aswomenorganizewalkingteams,theymobilize
communitymemberstosupportmonthlyadvocacyeffortsand
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Beyondwalking,GirlTrek’sacFvememberssupportlocaland
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improveaccesstosafeplacestowalk,protectandreclaimgreen
spaces,andimprovethewalkabilityandbuiltenvironmentsof50
high-needcommuniFesacrosstheUnitedStates.
WithPartnershipforaHealthierAmerica,TheCentersforDisease
Control,StanfordPrevenFonResearchCenter,TheAmerican
CouncilonExercise,SafeRoutestoSchoolNaFonalPartnership,
andTheSierraClub,GirlTrekhasdevelopedaworld-classtraining
forAfrican-Americanwomentoserveashealthprofessionalsin
theareasoffitness,mentalhealth,nutriFon,andenvironmental
stewardship.GirlTrek’smissionistoinspireonemillionAfricanAmericanwomenandgirlstodevelopadailyhabitofwalking.
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