Edda Fields-Black

Social historian and author of "The Combahee, Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom During the Civil War."

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Feb 18, 2025 • 33min

How did Harriet Tubman operate as a spy?

Edda Fields-Black, a social historian and author, joins Harriet Tubman’s great-great-great-grandniece, Ernestine Martin-Wyatt, to discuss Tubman's extraordinary role as a Civil War spy. They delve into how Tubman's espionage efforts led to a pivotal raid that freed over 750 enslaved people. Edda shares insights into Tubman’s innovative tactics and leadership, while Ernestine emphasizes the importance of preserving Tubman’s legacy in the fight for freedom and democracy, even as discussions about her potential image on currency highlight ongoing struggles for representation.