{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#782 Harriet Tubman, Union Spy: Black History Month","description":"Harriet Tubman's Untold War Saga: The Combahee River Raid - A Riveting Tale of Courage and Liberation The Not Old - Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series&amp;nbsp; Welcome to the  Not Old - Better Show, Smithsonian Associates Interview Series on radio and podcast. where Black History Month 2024 comes alive through the stories that shaped our world. Today's episode takes us back to a pivotal yet often underrepresented chapter in American history, starring one of its most fearless figures \u2013 Harriet Tubman. Known for her indomitable spirit in leading slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad, Tubman's legacy extends far beyond. In this episode, we delve deep into a crucial and audacious phase of her life \u2013 her role during the Civil War, particularly in the Combahee River Raid. This event, not just a mere footnote in history, saw Tubman not only guiding slaves to freedom but actively shaping the course of the war. We're joined by  Smithsonian Associate, historian and author  Edda L. Fields-Black, a descendant of one of the soldiers who fought in this raid, and a consultant for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.  Edda Fields-Black's insights, drawn from her book &quot;Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War,&quot; along with previously unexamined documents, bring a new dimension to our understanding of this event. She will shed light on how Tubman commanded a network of spies and scouts, and her role in liberating over 750 individuals in a single, daring expedition.  Edda Fields-Black will be appearing at  Smithsonian Associates coming up so please check out the  Smithsonian Associates website for more details, but we have Edda Fields Black today, in honor of Black History Month 2024. Let\u2019s listen as Edda Fields Black reads a brief passage from her wonderful new book,&amp;nbsp;&quot;Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War,\u201d&amp;nbsp; harkening back to a time of enslavement and when slaves returned to slave terriorory, a very exclusive club of Harriet Tubman\u2019s brigage. Talk About Better\u2122 The Not Old Better Show on Radio &amp;amp; Podcast!  Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co\/privacy-policy for more information. ","author_name":"The Not Old - Better Show","author_url":"https:\/\/www.notold-better.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/29790368\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/2d676d\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/182059745"}