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In "They Shall Run," poet Quraysh Ali Lansana renders the courageous legacy of Harriet Tubman in verse. The poems guide readers through her perilous passages on the Underground Railroad, highlighting the harsh reality of slavery and the resilience of African‑American women.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Quraysh Ali Lansana
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