Programs

HARRIET TUBMAN -- MOVE OR DIE

A "Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Remembrance and Reconciliation" Living History Presentation

Known as the "Moses of Her People," Harriet Tubman led over three hundred slaves to freedom by way of the Underground Railroad, served as both a spy and a scout for the Union during the Civil War, and nursed fugitive slaves. In this costumed, living history presentation, Gwendolyn Briley-Strand portrays Tubman, then discusses her research into the period in which this remarkable woman lived.

Gwendolyn Briley-Strand has been delighting audiences on stage, television, and in movie theatres for over twenty years. She is known for her portrayals of Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and Rosa Parks. In 1991 and 1992 Ms. Briley-Strand was invited to bring Harriet Tubman to the White House for the Fourth of July Celebration. She has also portrayed Harriet Tubman at the Smithsonian, the Kennedy Center, and museums and cultural organizations. She received her B.A. in theater from Fordham University and is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity Association, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. More information about Ms. Briley-Strand can be found on her website at www.seethefruits.com.