About this episode
Once upon a time, there was a girl who fought for freedom. Her name was Harriet. In this episode, you will learn about the incredible story of Harriet Tubman, one of the greatest heroes in American history. Harriet risked her life to free hundreds of enslaved people and she remains one of the most powerful symbols of the human need for freedom and equality. The narrator of this episode is the great African-American activist Tarana Burke, who is also one of the founders of the #Metoo movement. [This episode originally aired in February 2021.] This remixed episode was produced and sound designed by Camille Stennis and written by Corinne Purtill. It was narrated by Tarana Burke. Original theme music was written and composed by Elettra Bargiacchi. A big thanks to the whole Rebel Girls team who makes this podcast possible. Until next time, stay Rebel!