Comments on: Harriet Tubman Memorial http://uptownflavor.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/ Serving Harlem Cultural Flavor Since 2006 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:55:22 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Why Is Harriet Tubman Facing South? « HARLEM HAPPENINGS http://uptownflavor.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-30495 Why Is Harriet Tubman Facing South? « HARLEM HAPPENINGS Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:59:39 +0000 http://uptownflavor.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-30495 [...] blog Uptown Flavor asked why the statue faces south and generated strong responses from readers who said the decision reflected ignorance or [...] [...] blog Uptown Flavor asked why the statue faces south and generated strong responses from readers who said the decision reflected ignorance or [...]

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]]> By: Why Is Harriet Tubman Facing South? - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com http://uptownflavor.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-30487 Why Is Harriet Tubman Facing South? - City Room Blog - NYTimes.com Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:38:28 +0000 http://uptownflavor.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-30487 [...] blog Uptown Flavor asked why the statue is facing south and generated strong responses from readers who said the decision reflected ignorance or [...] [...] blog Uptown Flavor asked why the statue is facing south and generated strong responses from readers who said the decision reflected ignorance or [...]

]]> By: Anonymous http://uptownflavor.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-29580 Anonymous Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:42:49 +0000 http://uptownflavor.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-29580 To the family of this great LADY, please contact me at 813-500-7484 or 813-4014103, I would like to invite you to an event that we will having on August 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. We are a group of citizens who have been enslaved by South the Masters that still remain and we are tired. We have formed a group called " The Sons & Daughters of Harriet Tubman" and we want your blessing to continue on with our work. To the family of this great LADY, please contact me at 813-500-7484 or 813-4014103, I would like to invite you to an event that we will having on August 16, 2008 in Tampa, Florida. We are a group of citizens who have been enslaved by South the Masters that still remain and we are tired. We have formed a group called ” The Sons & Daughters of Harriet Tubman” and we want your blessing to continue on with our work.

]]> By: B. RunningTree http://uptownflavor.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-29220 B. RunningTree Wed, 14 May 2008 19:59:16 +0000 http://uptownflavor.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-29220 If we would study our history we all will find that often Harriet would reverse her route to head south instead of north in order to confuse those who would be tracking her. When she felt it was safe to continue North then and only then would she reverse her route to travel North. Traveling South was not only designed to throw off those who were trying to capture her, the primary intention was to keep her passengers safe from capture. Again, if you study Harriet's history she never lost a passenger. The roots could represent her strength and determination to grow another nation of free persons. Harriet was deeply connected to her community and risked her life many times to recover members of her community. Her mission was greater than her journey, her mission was rooted in deep faith and conviction to respond and serve her higher self. If we would study our history we all will find that often Harriet would reverse her route to head south instead of north in order to confuse those who would be tracking her. When she felt it was safe to continue North then and only then would she reverse her route to travel North. Traveling South was not only designed to throw off those who were trying to capture her, the primary intention was to keep her passengers safe from capture. Again, if you study Harriet’s history she never lost a passenger. The roots could represent her strength and determination to grow another nation of free persons. Harriet was deeply connected to her community and risked her life many times to recover members of her community. Her mission was greater than her journey, her mission was rooted in deep faith and conviction to respond and serve her higher self.

]]> By: Agnes Johnson http://uptownflavor.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-29174 Agnes Johnson Fri, 09 May 2008 20:37:49 +0000 http://uptownflavor.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-29174 SUNDAY, MOTHER'S DAY WALK IN HARLEM AT 2PM FROM HARRIET TUBMAN'S STATUE AT 122ND ST IN HARLEM IN QUEENS AT 2PM FROM CLUB KALUHA 143 STREET AND 94TH AVENUE SUNDAY, MOTHER’S DAY WALK IN HARLEM AT 2PM
FROM HARRIET TUBMAN’S STATUE AT 122ND ST IN HARLEM

IN QUEENS AT 2PM
FROM CLUB KALUHA 143 STREET AND 94TH AVENUE

]]> By: Agnes Johnson http://uptownflavor.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-29173 Agnes Johnson Fri, 09 May 2008 20:24:34 +0000 http://uptownflavor.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-29173 On Sunday, Mother's Day 2008, women will be gathering at the foot of Mother Tubman's statue. We will walk from there to Mother Hale's House. This will be a Walk of Rememberance for our community in Harlem to recognize the greatness of our Women. We will also be remembering those Mother's who do not have their children with them due to violence, particuarly Sean Bell's Mother, Malcom Fergurson's Mother and Cory Meekin's Mother. We invite all to enjoin in our Walk as we push for reform of policing policies in our communities, in our schools and in our nation. We call on all as Mrs. Bell requests that we do not go out to eat but rather cook a dinner for Mother and spend it as a family, at home. (for reference See the History of the 1st Mother's Day as proclaimed by Julia Ward in 1870) On Sunday, Mother’s Day 2008, women will be gathering at the foot of Mother Tubman’s statue. We will walk from there to Mother Hale’s House. This will be a Walk of Rememberance for our community in Harlem to recognize the greatness of our Women. We will also be remembering those Mother’s who do not have their children with them due to violence, particuarly Sean Bell’s Mother, Malcom Fergurson’s Mother and Cory Meekin’s Mother. We invite all to enjoin in our Walk as we push for reform of policing policies in our communities, in our schools and in our nation. We call on all as Mrs. Bell requests that we do not go out to eat but rather cook a dinner for Mother and spend it as a family, at home.
(for reference See the History of the 1st Mother’s Day as proclaimed by Julia Ward in 1870)

]]> By: Rita http://uptownflavor.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-28682 Rita Thu, 27 Mar 2008 21:34:14 +0000 http://uptownflavor.wordpress.com/2007/10/29/harriet-tubman-memorial-question/#comment-28682 Greetings, Harriet Tubman's roots are not in the South... they are in Auburn, New York where she lived the last 40 years of her life, and she died in this very same place (buried at Fort Hill Cemetary, also located in Auburn, New York). Her home is still there (The Harriet Tubman Home) and many relatives still reside there... Her Great Grand Niece Geraldine Copes-Daniels will be honored in Atlanta on April 12, 2008 by her family also. Ben Ross, who later had his name changed by his master to James Stewart, was her Great GRandfather and the brother to Harriet. Geraldine's Grandmother, Mary Ross, was Harriet's Niece... and therefore Geraldine's Mother, Jenny Gaskin-Copes was her Grand Niece. Aunt Harriet did not have any children of her own. Geraldine is my Mother and is now 75 years old...she has traveled to Ghana and has been recognized by many dignitaries for her lineage... Please feel free to contact me at rdn7650@aol.com... With sincere love, Rita Greetings,
Harriet Tubman’s roots are not in the South… they are in Auburn, New York where she lived the last 40 years of her life, and she died in this very same place (buried at Fort Hill Cemetary, also located in Auburn, New York). Her home is still there (The Harriet Tubman Home) and many relatives still reside there… Her Great Grand Niece Geraldine Copes-Daniels will be honored in Atlanta on April 12, 2008 by her family also. Ben Ross, who later had his name changed by his master to James Stewart, was her Great GRandfather and the brother to Harriet. Geraldine’s Grandmother, Mary Ross, was Harriet’s Niece… and therefore Geraldine’s Mother, Jenny Gaskin-Copes was her Grand Niece. Aunt Harriet did not have any children of her own. Geraldine is my Mother and is now 75 years old…she has traveled to Ghana and has been recognized by many dignitaries for her lineage… Please feel free to contact me at rdn7650@aol.com… With sincere love, Rita

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