Harriet Jacobs

Harriet Jacobs was an African American woman who escaped slavery and became a writer and abolitionist. She is best known for her autobiography, *Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl*, published in 1861, which details her experiences of being enslaved and her fight for freedom. Jacobs’s account highlights the brutal realities of slavery and the resilience of those who endured it. Her work contributed to the abolitionist movement by shedding light on the personal and emotional toll of slavery, especially on women. She remains an important figure in American history for her courage and advocacy for justice.