To celebrate the upcoming movie release of @harrietfilm - I could not think of a better role model to kick off the month than Harriet Tubman. #HARRIETpic.twitter.com/pkuskzhrKl
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Today kicks off National Inspirational Role Models Month.
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of my role models who give me inspiration and shape my values to lift up ALL New Yorkers.
Stay tuned to see who is the first ... #HowSheDoesIt #NIRMM
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I first became acquainted with Harriet Tubman as an 8-year-old. I went to the local library and checked out a book series called “The Childhood of Famous Americans.” When I saw this book at
@BuffaloHistory earlier this year, it brought back childhood memories.pic.twitter.com/OPUB1CsuVP
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I treasured that book. I knew every page and the story of Harriet Tubman’s life as a pioneer for both women & the American people. BTW - did you know she was the first woman to lead an armed expedition during the Civil War!?pic.twitter.com/NPTDOwk7Xc
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I've been to Harriet Tubman's house in
@_cityofauburn countless times - I even met one of her descendants. It's down the road from the Equal Rights Heritage Center, and I highly recommend visiting to learn more about Harriet Tubman's fight for justice and freedom.pic.twitter.com/Vum8lOOOO5
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Harriet Tubman’s life teaches us three important lessons:
Always fight for what you believe in
Always help others
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If you ever need inspiration and life has thrown you a few curveballs - take some lessons from the life of Harriet Tubman. I can’t wait to see the long overdue film
#Harriet released today. PS - I hope to see her on our currency soon!pic.twitter.com/yKuRI41M58
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