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I am Harriet Tubman

It follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids - like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson and more!

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I am Harriet Tubman

Season 1 Episode 21 | 24m 25s | CC

Harriet Tubman shows Xavier, Yadina and Brad what it truly means to be a hero, and that real courage is bravely moving forward even when you’re scared.

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