But America's money tells a tale of power, as well as subjugation -- the subjugation of women, the subjugation of people of color, and the subjugation of history. The delay in placing Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill speaks to that subjugation. Neither Benjamin Franklin, who graces the $100 bill, nor Alexander Hamilton, who is featured on the $10 bill, ever served as president. It is a myopic, one-sided view of history, and a seeming disregard for the symbolism behind the selection of Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman represents but one instance where the lioness might finally get the glory of a full telling of the history.

Source: CNN June 28, 2020 11:48 UTC