Via Hiphopwired:
{Plies voice} “What’s in my pocket dawg? Big face Tubmans!” It is now official, Harriet Tubman‘s face is going on the $20 bill, making her the first woman to appear on United States currency.
Politico is reporting that Treasury Secretary Jack Lew will make it official Wednesday, April 20.
[Per Politico]:
Lew is expected to roll out a set of changes that also include putting leaders of the women’s suffrage movement on the back of the $10 bill, and incorporating civil rights era leaders and other important moments in American history into the $5 bill.
Also, Jackson isn’t getting completely booted off the $20 bill. He’s likely to remain on the back.
Jackson’s removal was met with opposition from lawmaker’s insisting that he deserved to stay on the bill since he created the U.S. Treasury Department and played a role in building America’s financial system. However, his detractors thought that he should be removed because of his hand in moving Native American’s off of their land. Continue reading [HERE].
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