Black History Month 2026 symbols:
The meaning of the lantern (Harriet Tubman):
The lantern symbolizes Harriet Tubman’s leadership, guidance, and the many night journeys she made leading people to freedom as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. Tubman’s rescue missions spanned roughly 1850 to 1860, guiding enslaved people from the United States into safe communities throughout Ontario (then called Canada West). The lantern also serves as a reminder of how Tubman, an amazing naturist, would intentionally pause to connect with her natural surroundings to chart courses to safety. The lantern is a reminder of both literal and spiritual light during the darkest passages of escape.
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