First African American women on US banknotes

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An African-American woman is to appear on the American currency for the first time.

Anti-slavery activist Harriet Tubman will be on new $US20 bill.

Ms Tubman was born a slave in 1820 and helped at least 70 people escape slavery. She replaces former President Andrew Jackson who was a slave owner. His image will move to the back of the note.

Harriet Tubman is best known in the United States for her role in smuggling slaves to safety via the Underground Railroad.

Ms Tubman won an online poll run by campaign group Women On 20s to put a woman on the currency.

Other potential candidates for the spot included Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Rosa Parks.

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Shem Banbury - Kiwi Kids News Editor

Shem Banbury is the Editor of Kiwi Kids News and is the Deputy Principal at Mount Maunganui Intermediate. In his spare time, he likes to train and compete in triathlons, play cricket and spend time with his family.

5 Responses

Jessica cradock says:

May 1, 2016 at 5:37 pm

really cool love kiwi kids news for my ce
C.ronaldo says:

May 2, 2016 at 12:10 pm

WOW
Lydia says:

May 2, 2016 at 4:49 pm

Cool, but really I’m a bit ashamed that we don’t have many African American woman on money……
PINK FLUFFY UNICORNS DANCING ON RAINBOWS says:

May 2, 2016 at 5:23 pm

She must of been very brave helping them escape
Violet Patterson says:

May 3, 2016 at 11:23 am

Why didn’t they have her on the in 1820?