Joe Biden Sets To Put Image Of Black Woman Who Escaped Slavery On $20 Note

Joe Biden is finally set to put an image of the black woman who escaped slavery on $20 note.

News Rain Nigeria reports that President Joe Biden of the United States has revived plans to put Harriet Tubman on $20 note after the process was delayed under the administration of Donald Trump.

Recall that Tubman was a 19th-century abolitionist and political activist who escaped slavery and rescued hundreds of slaves. During his administration, ex-president Barack Obama decided that the activist should replace Andrew Jackson, but Trump blocked the plans when he succeeded Obama, How Africa reports.

Joe Biden Sets To Put Image Of Black Woman Who Escaped Slavery On $20 Note

According to the White House press secretary identified as Jen Psaki, plans are ongoing to speed up the process of adorning the $20 note with Tubman’s image.

Psaki said: “It’s important that our money reflect the history and diversity of our country. “The Treasury Department is taking steps to resume efforts to put Harriet Tubman on the front of the new $20 notes.”

According to Psaki, an announcement will be made on when the $20 note with Tubman’s image will be introduced when the plans are finalized by the Treasury Department.