The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman - Janell Hobson

Take a closer look at the life of escaped slave and American icon Harriet Tubman, who liberated over 700 enslaved people using the Underground Railroad.
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Escaping slavery; risking everything to save her family; leading a military raid; championing the cause of women’s suffrage; these are just a handful of the accomplishments of one of America’s most courageous heroes. Janell Hobson details Harriet Tubman's many fights for freedom.
Lesson by Janell Hobson, directed by Yan Dan Wong.
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[@TEDEd]

We agree, Br0kenWr3nch! And we're so glad you enjoyed this video. Harriet Tubman is one of those historical figures people often think they already understand, but when they take the time to really get to know her story, they are often astounded to learn just how much she accomplished. Are there any other historical figures like this you'd be interested in us covering in a lesson?

[@teevee7678]

TED-Ed Rosa parks?

[@rahkemfleming6672]

Malcolm X

[@nithinuppalapati2882]

@@TEDEd Can you make a story of Mahatma Gandhi...?

[@bitthalsarangi5471]

Where is the lesson for this video?

[@rsr1995]

I thought it very interesting that the narrator used the terms "enslaved people" and "enslaved human beings" instead of "slaves". I think it brought out the humanity of those who were enslaved more. And I'm sure it had lots of other deeper linguistic implications. Props.

[@sneblover81463]

you are aware they were still people they were considerd this way to everyone but the american nation.

[@crownedone200]

Karl Saying “enslaved” describes that the men and women were humans first, and it was something done TO them. While “slaves” can sound dehumanizing. How you use words and the order in which you put them are important.

[@blabla-rg7ky]

good observation... and point, too :)

[@etcadambrown]

Well said. Specificity of language matters.

[@diamondocean68]

Good point

[@RainierKine]

What is right may be what is illegal. What is free may be what is disruptive. A true hero in the fight for justice and freedom in the face of oppression.

[@robertjarman3703]

Ernest Choy People keep saying that it was a part of states right. Yeah, a state's right to commit widespread crimes against humanity.

[@jedidiahslaboda5620]

I agree with what she did, and I agree with what you say, but what defines “oppression” to different people, I understand there is a fixed dictionary definition, but many people have done horrible things in the face of “oppression”

[@robertjarman3703]

Penguin Pop Slavery is one of the most obvious forms of oppression. Basically the only thing I can think of that is worse than American slavery would be full out genocide.

[@jedidiahslaboda5620]

I’m not referring to slavery, sorry for the misunderstanding, I’m talking about the killings in SA, in the name of oppression, I’m talking about the murders in the Middle East, not America

[@xtkr]

razor

[@CuriosityCulture]

She's one of the most inspiring people the world as ever seen.

[@FirstLast-ws7zw]

has*

[@bigboy6191]

There you are again. Lmao

[@El-RaShahzad]

EVERYWHERE

[@Crispy_pata]

Harshil Patel yep

[@avplays214]

Has*

[@Goat_Eye]

It takes a special person to do the things that Harriet did.

[@Frenchfries34329]

Yeah

[@Frenchfries34329]

Oof I just realised that you have 1.5k likes but no reply:)

[@Goat_Eye]

@@Frenchfries34329 WAIT WHEN DID THAT HAPPEN??

[@Frenchfries34329]

@@Goat_Eye Ummm since you've posted the comment-?

[@Windja69]

And the thing is she also had sleeping spells. She did all of what she did despite her trauma and sleeping spells. She as a heavily traumatized and disabled person did more than 99% of fully able-bodied people.

[@JackSanRio]

Those last words sure gives you goosbumps

[@TryThisTech2024]

I am wondering why there are still people who were born to be racists.

[@Jobe-13]

Indeed. Insane stuff.

[@JackSanRio]

Jerahmeel Cruz Nature needs to balance too much kindness is also disastrous

[@BreyonnaMorgan18]

Sanyog Vyawahare Please give me a historical example.

[@togepreee]

It's a quote from the Bible, Jesus promised his followers that he is preparing a place for them in Heaven.

[@coolkelpie]

2:19 - I love that the shillouette of the trees says 'freedom' What an amazing person!

[@eddleegarcia4986]

I didn't notice until you pointed it out. I thought the E's were F's at first and was confused lol

[@shortmovie4943]

Wow! I didn't even notice! Must mean you pay lots of attention on the animation. Nice 👍

[@shesapolca]

Wow omg I didnt notice ! Thank you! (Not being sarcastic 😭)

[@BM-su7kc]

Not the mother of dragons, but surely the breaker of chains.

[@alexwilliams1575]

Wow that was cool

[@molotovmafia2406]

Yeshhhh

[@jazzinikki01]

THAT’S RIGHT!😁

[@l.x.ekaterina.x.l]

She sure is !

[@harlowitter3060]

One of history's most badass women

[@claire3976]

She is so incredible. Like so incredible that incredible isn't even a word to cover how amazing she was.

[@mr.animemystery60]

Claire 3 what about AWESOME

[@claire3976]

Mr.anime mystery Awesome cant even cover it because she saved countless lives, and gave rights to those who she saved

[@mr.animemystery60]

Claire 3 well this is coming from a guy ....and I declare her AWESOME

[@claire3976]

Mr.anime mystery why does it matter if your a guy or not?? Your not superior or anything...

[@mr.animemystery60]

Claire 3 I never said I was superior ...

[@sweetblack1216]

This made me cry it was so profound

[@chaqillenikita748]

Me too!!

[@kyc269]

Same, I have tears in my eyes listening to everything she went through.

[@tiffanykim710]

@@kyc269 thats kinda soft lmao

[@joiscott182]

Harriet Tutman shows illegal doesn’t always mean wrong.

[@samuelmansson5735]

Heavily depends on the law.

[@Zam-Buk_Gaming]

Yeh

[@sylvesteruchia5263]

I think somebody could learn the wrong lesson when you put it like that 😂 😂

[@lanierosemangoda1792]

Not all the laws are righteous and have benefits of human being.

[@shreyasvasudev5478]

My heart breaks a little when I think people OWNED people just a few centuries ago.... brave people like Harriet Tubman has contributed a lot to make the broken world less broken.... and inspired and still inspires people to do the same...❤️

[@jimalex3804]

Slavery is still prominent is several parts of India. Latest repots from Madurai, tamilnadu over bonded Labour.

[@jenisedai]

Slavery still exists around the world, including developed countries like the UK and US.

[@arunthebuffoon4554]

Do u know owners of slaves that r there even in the present day? It's not likely that they will b watching this video and getting inspired, but people like u and me can at least help spread the message : )

[@Jordan_Dossou]

RIGHT?! It's so crazy! I can't imagine OWNING people...who are intelligent, loving, caring human being just like everyone else of any other race....you own animals or an object, not living, empathizing people

[@toonballoon6244]

Thessarabian Can I see some sources? I call infinite amounts of BS for that

[@Andreamom001]

Harriet Tubman has been one of my heroes since I wrote a report on her in third grade...decades ago. I am SO upset that they may cancel putting her on the $20.

[@harlowitter3060]

I once did a report on Rosa Parks, and that was before I even knew about Harriet Tubman

[@topic260]

They cancelled it?!?!

[@jeffulloa218]

It was not cancelled, but the Trump adm delayed it, it was supposed to come out in 2020 in the 100th anniversary of the amendment that gave voting rights to women, but Trump called it "pure political correctness" and pushed it back to 2028. However, the Biden adm has made public their intention of releasing the new 20 dollar note as soon as possible.

[@marleneg.7128]

@@jeffulloa218 I want one as soon as they are out, and I don't live there.

[@butterworm964]

Hahaha. You're crying about the government not spending their time on a Bill.

[@akwaabab8504]

never learned this history lesson in school!

[@blackerpanther3329]

Akwaaba B you probably skipped school that day.

[@ncrveteranranger3502]

Minouche Jean what do you mean by that

[@_linlin_]

Akwaaba B I am from Europe and I have never heard of her, but I am happy that I watched this video, her story is beautiful!

[@wasserruebenvergilbungsvirus]

Me neither, because I am from Europe.

[@steviyah4924]

Hmmmm...more Freemason lies!!

[@fucknuggectmegee5579]

"I go to create a place for you" Im gonna cry oml

[@maranatha_777]

This is what Jesus promised his people.

[@roshel9124]

*"I go away, to prepare a place for you.."* who knew that the last 9 words of a video could make me cry😭

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

roshel That’s a quote from the Bible! In John 14:3 Jesus says that as a promise for all of us: “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with Me that you also may be where I am.”

[@alyzzz2827]

at this point, it’s expected for Ted-Ed to have such amazing animations in their videos..but this one specifically made me feel such strong emotions, especially when they showed a flower withering as Harriet approached the end of her life, before focusing on a new flower starting to bloom after her 🤧 I mean the symbolism is just perfect

[@yuno0_]

Even when she escaped to Pennsylvania, the trees spelled out ‘FREEDOM.’ What a beautiful video

[@jovangarcia6084]

Those last words were so powerful to me. It almost made me tear up, "i go away to prepare a place for you..." I am speechless.

[@sakuradeva555]

Beautiful video, Harriet Tubman rarely gets the recognition she deserves.

[@deannamccrimmon7805]

S Dev umm how? She’s an icon, and everybody grows up learning about her in school.

[@myshaa326]

@@deannamccrimmon7805 not everyone. Not many know of her because some schools don't teach the history of African-Americans due to guilt & shame, or whatever. Ig so there's no feuds between people of color and non-colored people. And even if a lot do know about her in the schools she's still not considered a hero to a lot of people cause all they know is she's a hero without researching how and why.

[@jocelync.2034]

@@myshaa326 right!! I remember knowing about her in US history class but she was only mentioned in passing by my teacher.

[@pocketz2202]

She should have the same level of respect and recognition as heroes of world War 2. She freed herself from tyranny and saved even more lives and then fought her oppressors in the war and won! She is a real life super hero.

[@kimone6831]

Harriet Tubman, a true heroine.

[@jasonluigi1535]

Heroïne is illegal

[@UltimaSigmarAlonso]

xoxoKimonexoxo wtf a true drug

[@leave.me.alone189yearsago5]

Hero not heroine lMKAPAOSOASI

[@acyllia5311]

I think she meant the girl version of a hero

[@sophiemontecalvo7503]

I'm blinking back tears. What a well-done portrayal of one of the bravest people in America.

[@frosecold]

It's humbling to realize the existence of people so incredibly better than me... Real heroes, it is something to admire

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Her hard life and sacrifice strengthened her spirit and the will to help her people. What a true inspiration she is to all.

[@kimchiireoke2990]

When it’s said that she’s in the $20 bill, I felt goosebumps in my spine. And a “WOW” in her last words. She’s a total badass

[@stegosaur9812]

"I go away to prepare a place for you" her last words were very touching.

[@Mohamed_Suliman]

May her soul rest in peace , what a great person she was and thanks Teded for sharing this wounderful story.

[@abangdonge]

"I go away, to prepare a place for you." All of her life, she has only been thinking about her people

[@sherthedugtrio_yt4590]

She's one of the most inspiring people the world ever seen!

[@timchavez552]

I never realized how brave Harriet Tubman was! Certainly worthy of being on the face of our currency.

[@chees5109]

Slavery: exists Harriet Tubman: im about to end this whole man’s career

[@sivawright]

Amazing! Got Goose bumps! Thank you

[@TEDEd]

:)

[@alondraelizabethherrera2404]

The flower blooming then dying was so touching and even made me sad.... Wow

[@illumi._.]

The entire history of America Slavery is sad and scary I don't know how anyone could live during those times without giving up

[@topic260]

Ikr

[@aglitch3146]

unfortunately, many people did give up

[@queenme7401]

Millions gave up. Don't be fooled that some survived.

[@erfyw]

@@queenme7401 we should instead be thankful for the few that *didn't* give up and helped those that did to better futures

[@PetarStamenkovic]

This was a nice video, a good reminder both how horrible slavery was, and how far we've come as a society in a very short space of time. I feel like Harriet contributed to this better world we find ourselves in.

[@azizuladnan2957]

Oh wow, she's one of the historical figures in NBC Timeless!

[@herodotus945]

God bless her, even today so many people are enslaved and we need heroes like her.

[@Donayaka]

Its been six minutes and 90 comments?!? WOW i love this channel by the way! I learned alot from this video and understand it better.

[@32fps]

I remember she was the first person I ever did a project on way back in elementary school. She's always been amazing to me. Thanks for adding to my knowledge about her!

[@Grenadier_]

wait, it's 2018 & i haven't seen Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill yet . . .

[@Andreamom001]

Trump's treasury is trying to cancel it. Trump said maybe she can go on the $2 bill (but there are no plans to redesign the $2). The treasury took her pictures off their website after Trump was elected, and now they say the redesign of the bills won't happen for at least ten years.

[@memefeed2147]

changing currency is a big expense, the days of throwing money away like Obama did are over. and don't worry, Trump will deal with the treasury itself soon

[@MartinPoulter]

Obama cut the deficit whereas Trump has pushed the deficit *and* the debt to record levels. If you think Trump doesn't like throwing money away, read up on the military parade he's requested, or the useless border wall.

[@malisuper627]

Sorry Martin. Obama ADDED to the national deficit, around $9 trillion dollars, I believe. www.businessinsider.com.au/national-debt-deficit-added-under-president-barack-obama-2017-1?r=US&IR=T www.thebalance.com/national-debt-under-obama-3306293 www.thebalance.com/us-debt-by-president-by-dollar-and-percent-3306296

[@MartinPoulter]

Mali Super, read your own link before making rash statements. Obama cut the deficit, which continued to be positive. Learn what deficit is.

[@lukemitchell5470]

Sometimes it is right and good to be moved to tears when hearing of a just person's difficult journey. This was one of those times. Fantastic video.

[@Youtubeenjoyer7800]

As a teacher looking for a good video to show her students in class tomorrow, THANK YOU for this video! I thought it was beautifully made and taught me things that I did not know before.

[@vsmoonchildmahir283]

I wish I could be as courageous as Minty!!!

[@mostlynull]

That subtle little detail of making the trees spell out "Freedom" gave me chills. Well done.

[@makayla8950]

She's one of the most inspiring women that has ever lived/existed.

[@HistoryMonarch1999]

She got 20 dollars and now she will be on 20 dollars. That and more for such an American icon. I don’t know if I could do half of what she did

[@shrekthetaco6225]

she’s such an inspiring person.

[@sophieboettge786]

I do honestly appreciate the audible adverts at the end, being recommended a good book is never a bad thing

[@jeanlannes8710]

It would have been a nice touch for Ted-Ed to say that Mrs. Tubman was quoting Jesus in John 14:2 as her "last words"

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Digellinua Yes, I was about to make the same comment! So glad to see you did!

[@bonitamojica5254]

My thoughts exactly. Glad to see someone else noticed 😊

[@KaitoShinja]

They even ignored the fact that Harriet said that God was speaking to her in those sleeping spells blessing her with knowledge during the escapes. I am convinced they called her Moses because folks back then recognized her as a literal prophet.

[@rimfire8217]

Man if I was some Paranoid nut I’d think these folk were trying to Secularize this story for some reason.

[@gabrield.h3785]

@@KaitoShinja that’s interesting

[@Samiismyname]

No I’m not crying ....

[@najahr.5932]

I burst into tears hearing her last words, what a courageous soul that inspires millions today.

[@zimautanimation]

Every race has its warrior.

[@rishabhs4956]

The whites have Donald Trump 😋

[@kyladarden5174]

Rishabh S Hahaha right! But on a serious note he's really an a$$

[@meer1322]

Kyla Darden not really

[@kyladarden5174]

Me Er Umm he is though

[@kyladarden5174]

Me Er Tbh honest I don't want to even mention his not never the less have a conversation about the horrible man so lets end this thing here. Okay☺

[@---..---..]

I don't know why but this made me so emotional, I think that we should see her as an Idol and we should work for a world where she should would be happy

[@tadokoropilled]

1:05 ok but i find that animation so cute and touching

[@linhlinh2475]

I feel like bursting into tears when i heard her last words, how can she at the very last moment of her life still care about others so much

[@0ctoLover]

We need more people like her to lead us against the horrible men in office today.

[@ssnarashi]

DyslexiTube who will lead us against horrible women in office?

[@nutterbutter9788]

You know that there’s several politicians out there trying to make this world a better place? And why is your bias on men who don’t agree with your political opinion?

[@areeba5908]

Jean Cuna political opinions aren’t always good. if they’re alt right, capitalist or conservative, i couldn’t care any less about them and their ‘opinions’

[@BuddyL]

THIS is what a real American🇺🇸 hero looks like.

[@robertjarman3703]

BuddyL Why would this be an American celebration rather than a human celebration?

[@BuddyL]

Robert Jarman Since when are those things mutually exclusive?

[@nguyenduonglam2211]

She's one of the most inspiring people in the world ever seen.

[@lilachodan4941]

The fact that she risked her life to safe people. It makes me cry. So inspiring. I haven't heard of her before. How?!

[@jocelynmeyer_8]

harriet didn’t just one thing she did a book of things , she truly does inspire me and everyone

[@KaiserAfini]

Proactive, brave and with always driven to do her part for a better future. Why did I never learn about her in school ?

[@lydiasensei4957]

They are heroes, and then there is Harriet Tubman. What a spectacular human being.

[@wet_socks2624]

“Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it.”

[@El-RaShahzad]

One of the many people of human history, who influences-inspires me. And one of the most legendary and consequential people of all time

[@mistakemac505]

Harriet is what I call one in a billion. She is simply special.

[@emmagreen8648]

I can't wait to show this to my 4th graders! Thank you!

[@MeTummyHurt]

She is so heroic 😻

[@RutvikPhatak]

Great video as usual! I really love all of the animations not only of this video but also those on all of the other TED-Ed videos too!

[@TEDEd]

Thanks, Rutvik!

[@cinnamonbeardstud]

*TUBMAN ON THE 20!*

[@shalahmattnet]

She had narcolepsy?! I have narcolepsy! I'm sorry if this is a little silly, but I just get so excited when one of my chronic illnesses is mentioned in media. Disability isn't well represented in media and my heart swells when someone in a piece of media has the same condition I have. Yes she was a real person and isn't the same as a fictional character with a disability. The reason I'm surprised is that they didn't have to mention her disability, but they did. I don't think I would have ever considered that such an important historical figure would have been disabled because we're taught to think of such historical figures as almost super human. Even fictional disabled characters who are depicted to have almost super human abilities aren't viewed as capable individuals. How I ever do anything that matters? I'm disabled. My best hope is to be an independent productive member of society, not someone doing anything important enough to make history. But someone before me did it, so maybe I can too. That's why I'm excited.

[@Gentapi5]

I know this is late, but I'm glad you can find role models that you can relate to on a personal level. And who better than Harriet? Stay strong :)

[@lord-inarioe1660]

I'm sure you will be more than a grain of sand in a desert, instead a gem in the rough. Take what makes you unique, and own it.

[@malcom246]

Her last thoughts was still making a better place for those who come after. What beauty

[@danyramos8139]

I want to cry from her bravery and amazingness... thank you for sharing!

[@aliyahshoulders60]

This was so moving historical biography on Harriet Tubman. It gave me good feeling inside :)

[@invgreat5608]

One of the best and heart-warming video from TED! Thank you!❤❤👍🌈 Love from Russia ! 💜

[@teevee7678]

Your animation is so good.

[@Yahashuaskid]

Most courageous hero in all of humanity x

[@johnbagel2560]

Damn son these are the people we need to model our morals after not the fear mongering and hysterical freaks of our day. Edit: a bit unclear from my statement but many people from the past and present are hysterical freaks.

[@Savannah_Simpson]

People like Tubman were seen as the “Hysterical freaks” of their day. That’s kind of why she had to sneak around to free other human beings.

[@johnbagel2560]

Savannah Simpson no she was one of the few people in her day who acted on pure morals. She gambled her life to enact those morals rather than simply spouting out what she thought the people would want. Moreover, she wasn’t blowing thing of proportion or grappling for a better public image.

[@tritter15]

World History With Dan I think what Savannah means, is that Harriet Tubman, to the general public was seen as a hysterical freak blowing things out of proportion. Back in the day, southerners justified slavery as something the slaves needed AND wanted. In fact, most of the revolutionaries in terms of civil rights were all seen as criminals and hysterical freaks by the people of their day. We have the benefit of hindsight to see differently.

[@zeethanguo]

I remember learning about her in school, I remember I always thought she lead the slaves through subway tunnels

[@alonzoruffin7358]

Sir. Penguin I initially thought the same thing.

[@leslieb5888]

Its sad how the American educational system has failed.

[@alonzoruffin7358]

Leslie B I think it has more to do with how literal people some children think. When a young child hears "Underground Railroad", they are likely to think of a subterranean railroad. But, I didn't learn of the Underground Railroad until 3rd grade, which definitely should have been sooner.

[@Cyber_Diva]

Thank you for this well-researched, inspiring and informative video essay.

[@realedible]

i never heard of any of this wow !!!! THANK YOU 🫂💕 harriet will forever be my biggest inspiration strong and courageous risking her own livelihood to bring happiness and freedom to others!

[@SpokenWordSaint]

Thank you so much for this.

[@edriankadusale]

Great Videos every week. I love Ted ed, hope for more educational videos like this. Keep it up . my number one educational channel !!!

[@TEDEd]

Thanks, Jan!

[@elizabethlang2576]

I used this excellent video to supplement my Harriet Tubman except I read with my 7th graders. This helps my English Learners understand the context of the text. Thank you!

[@simoneneverson365]

I cried. What a compelling story!!!!

[@mr.animemystery60]

And people say what can one person do...to that I laugh haha😉

[@Jordan_Dossou]

I mean....it was only 700 people though....out it millions of slaves

[@miyuu1317]

@@Jordan_Dossou more people than youve helped im guessing

[@yammolcho8127]

For some reason I just despise your comment

[@pinelopiliraki2807]

I was close to tears... I can't believe i had never heard of her before.

[@sneblover81463]

You want tears? Play rdr2 until the ending then talk smh.

[@rachelfay9582]

The world needs more people like Harriet Tubman these days.

[@cassessments]

Such an amaizing inspiration...thank you for sharing.

[@parnianx]

Wowww! She’s one of the main characters of the series called Underground! What a legend 🙌🏼

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

Would have been nice if you mentioned that in Harriet Tubman’s last words she was quoting the Bible. In John 14:3 Jesus says, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with Me that you also may be where I am.”

[@yeajeechon777]

Congratulations on getting 7 mil subs! I feel like a proud mother watching this channel grow so quickly and teaching millions

[@MaRyaYTOfficial]

The animation and art style is magical

[@alphagamma1289]

Its amazing what chance and courage together can do.

[@ThePopushi]

I'm I'm not crying ;_______________;

[@Axolotl_Anarchy3970]

I remember in the second grade I had some required reading and I didn't want to do it but I had too so I picked a Harriet Tubman book. I had no idea who she was so I was upset that I had to read but I got super interested and ended up loving it. I'm still learning about her and this video was wonderful. Thank you very much!

[@saracurio1424]

what she said in the end...was so beautiful

[@MrLegendari0]

Hollywood just has to look at history to find good movies. We can live with less reboots, thanks.

[@molotovmafia2406]

So inspiring! Makes me wanna do a research about the less known activist, warriors,... The kind of people who win Noble prizes for peace. Everyone knows about Gandhi, Mother Teresa and Martin Luther King.

[@autumnharris6692]

this my favorite video of Harriet Tubman

[@HopesAndDreams0]

I am in awe of this woman’s courage, strength and resilience. She accomplished more in her life than most people could only hope to do in 3 lifetimes or more. Not only did she repeatedly rescue enslaved people and lead them to freedom, but she also serves her country in War. AND she had the foresight and vision to recognize that once freed, the former enslaved people would need rights (voting) and institutions (schools and hospitals) in order to have even the smallest chance of fully benefitting from said freedom. So she didn’t just stop once slavery ended. She went on to advocate for rights and for resources for the formerly enslaved. She is a full embodiment of a visionary and servant leader. One of the greatest Americans to ever have lived. May she rest in peace in heaven with the Lord. Amen.