Many women used extreme methods to be heard... I can't remember who but a women ran I front of the kings horse killing both herself and the horse - she martyrd herself :)
Harriet Tubman led escaped slaves to St. Catharines, Canada, primarily because it was a safe haven where they could live free from the threat of recapture. Canada had abolished slavery, offering a more secure environment for those seeking freedom. Tubman, having made the perilous journey herself, established her home there as a base for helping others escape from the United States. Her efforts were part of the larger Underground Railroad network, which aimed to guide enslaved individuals to safety and autonomy.
Harriet Tubman because she led over 300 slaves out of the south with 19 trips to the south she also was a slave and escaped herself she was nicknamed moses
Betsy Ross is said to be the seamstress who, after meeting with George Washington, sewed the first American flag. However, there is no real evidence to support this story, as it is purportedly something that Betsy herself told her grandson many years after the fact. It may or may not be true. It cannot be historically proven.
Sacajawea hasn't been depicted on any 20th or 21st century US paper money, but an interpretive portrait* has of course been on Native American $1 coins issued since 2000. (*) There are no known pictures of Sacajawea herself, so the coin's sculptor Glenna Goodacre used a Native American college student as her model for a stylized portrait.
She wanted slaves like herself to be free.
Harriet Tubman was deeply motivated to help enslaved individuals escape to freedom due to her own harrowing experiences with slavery and her strong belief in freedom and justice. After escaping herself, she felt a profound responsibility to lead others to safety, believing that no one should endure the brutal conditions of slavery. Tubman’s determination was also fueled by her faith and commitment to the abolitionist cause, viewing her efforts as a divine mission to liberate her people. Her bravery and resilience made her a key figure in the Underground Railroad, symbolizing hope and courage for countless enslaved individuals.
Nanny ran away from the plantation to escape the oppressive conditions and abuse faced by enslaved individuals. Seeking freedom and a better life for herself and her family, she was driven by the hope of finding safety and autonomy. Her decision was fueled by the desire to reclaim her dignity and the opportunity to live without the constant threat of violence and exploitation. Ultimately, Nanny's escape symbolizes the broader struggle for freedom among enslaved people.
The cast of Freedom to Marry - 2005 includes: Gretchen Bender as herself Margaret Cho as herself Wendy Daw as herself Linton Johnson as himself Davina Kotulski as herself Molly McKay as herself Astrid Ortega as herself Belinda Ryan as herself Gordenelle Weisgerber as herself Margie Wells as herself Jeff Winkler as himself Lynn Witt as herself
Fannie Lou Hamer has: Played herself in "Festival" in 1967. Played Herself - Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Delegate in "Eyes on the Prize" in 1987. Played herself in "A Place of Rage" in 1991. Played herself in "All Power to the People" in 1996. Played herself in "The American Future: A History" in 2008. Played herself in "Sing Your Song" in 2011.
The cast of United in Freedom - 2012 includes: Aimee Burpee as herself Cora Christmas as herself Brent Embry as himself Brian James Egen as himself Tony Lucas as himself Denise Thal as herself
The conflict in "Sugar" by Jewell Parker Rhodes centers around the main character's internal struggle with her identity and societal expectations, as well as the external conflicts she faces as a young enslaved girl navigating the harsh realities of plantation life in the American South. Sugar also grapples with themes of power dynamics, racism, and freedom as she tries to assert herself and find her place in a world that seeks to oppress her.
she loves her husband, freedom, and her pride! she believes in herself....(:
It is about Selene (Kate Beckinsale) escaping from imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampires and Lycans.
The cast of Freedom House - 2008 includes: Mercy Htoo as herself Win Nay Lynn as himself Tad Sandford as himself Khu Wah Paw as herself
The cast of A Bitter Taste of Freedom - 2011 includes: Anna Politkovskaya as herself
The cast of American Silver - 2014 includes: Dotsie Bausch as herself Sarah Hammer as herself Jennie Reed as herself