Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman (1820-1913) was an influential part of the Underground Railroad and helped lead many who were enslaved to freedom. During her time as a "conductor" on the railroad, she never lost a "passenger" and never got caught.

She also became a spy/scout for the Union Army during the Civil War, using her talents to pass along information about Confederate supplies, positioning, etc. 

By 1865 the war was over but Tubman's work had only just begun. She offered her services to the women's suffrage movement along side powerhouses like Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton. In 1896 she established the Harriet Tubman Home for the Aged. Overall, she was a dedicated abolitionist and a driving force in many other movements looking to represent those who couldn't themselves. Her name should be remembered and honored as one of history's prominent bringers of change.