“The thought of hearing your Aunt Harriet’s story from a family perspective stirs my interest. I believe that many people would like to have a more in depth and informal view of a person as courageous and driven as she was. I believe that she had no interest in creating a legacy or that she had any inkling of how her desire to lead many people to freedom would become such a valuable part of American history. This is a perfect time to give America another view of the life of a true American hero. On Friday, February 25, 2011, Bethany Baptist Church will be presenting the third Harriet Tubman Spirit Award. The first award was presented to you and your mother in 2009.”