This episode traces the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman, born into slavery in Maryland around 1822. From childhood, she endured brutality, backbreaking labor, and a head injury that left her with lifelong pain and fainting spells—yet also ignited a profound spiritual resolve. Refusing to accept bondage, Tubman escaped alone to the free state of Pennsylvania. Instead of remaining safe, she returned repeatedly to guide others out of slavery via the Underground Railroad.

Known as “Moses,” Tubman risked her life again and again to rescue enslaved men, women, and children, never losing a single person under her care. During the Civil War, she expanded her service by working as a nurse, spy, and scout for the Union Army, even helping lead the Combahee River Raid, which freed over 700 enslaved people—making her the only woman to help plan and command a major U.S. military operation.

After the war, Tubman continued her fight for justice by aiding freed families, supporting the poor and elderly, and advocating for women’s suffrage. Despite her sacrifices, she never received proper pay or recognition during her lifetime and lived humbly while helping others.

Harriet Tubman’s voice changed the world by proving that ordinary people can become extraordinary when driven by conviction. Her life stands as a reminder that freedom requires courage, action, and sacrifice—and that even one person can defy injustice and change history.