“And she is important to me as a member of my family.” “She is an important part of history,” said Manokey. “Harriet Tubman led black people to freedom, but she was also a spy for the Union Army, a nurse, a cook and a scout,” Manokey said. “The Moses of Her People” helped more than 70 families and friends escape slavery through her Underground Railroad. “Our family has always pushed to get Harriet Tubman more recognition,” said Manokey, 45, who was born in Dorchester County where Tubman became a famous abolitionist. “I never ran my train off the track, and I never lost a passenger.” – Harriet TubmanĬAMBRIDGE, Maryland – Joe Manokey stood along a stretch of the Underground Railroad and spoke proudly about his legendary distant cousin, Harriet Tubman. Joe Manokey is a distant cousin of Harriett Tubman. Gun Assault Rates Doubled for Children in 4 Major Cities During the Pandemic, New Data Shows Woodlea Homeowner’s Association honors Frances Morris for 20 yrs of serviceĭurante la pandemia, se duplicó el número de niños heridos por armas de fuego en cuatro grandes ciudades Remembering Judge LaRita Cooper-Stokes First African-American Female Judge in Hinds County “Cover Mississippi”, kickoff campaign launches this Friday at Metro Mall Remembering Katrina: “I didn’t plan to evacuate”Īmber Alert: Two year old Myra Lewis is missing KATRINA: Jordan family reflects on unforgettable experience Mike Epsy: Statment of Candidacy for United States Senate
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