![]() The notable lack of representation on our country’s currency has ripple effects through all levels of society, perpetuating the idea of monocultural government, and ultimately leaves behind voices and ideas from underrepresented populations that could improve the quality of life for everyone in this country. Although the connections may not seem immediately obvious, representation and equity are issues intimately connected to larger problems we face such as homelessness, common sense gun reform, clean drinking water, even saving coral reefs. Who we choose to honor as a society affects the moral attitudes that are baked into us as we grow up, and this sort of representation can subtly but deeply affect someone's conception of themselves and their place within society. The impact that seeing the face of Harriet Tubman staring back at you from a $20 bill should not be underestimated. ![]() Harriet Tubman’s unparalleled grit, intelligence, and bravery over the course of her long life certainly make her worthy of such an honor. Putting Harriet Tubman on the front of the $20 bill would have constituted a monumental symbolic change, disrupting the pattern of white men who appear on our bills and, by putting her on the most popular note currently in circulation, indicate exactly what kind of a life we choose to celebrate what values we, as a country, most hope to emulate. The ubiquity of currency makes it a powerful vector through which the mentality of white supremacy is able to continue to permeate our culture. This project is important to me not simply because of its current political relevance, but also because it highlights a deeper issue of representation that runs through our country's history. In response, I designed a stamp that replaces Andrew Jackson's face with hers and began a campaign to stamp as many $20s as I could. I don't like seeing it." In early 2017, shortly after taking office, the Trump administration officially announced it would no longer be revising the $20 bill. Maybe we do the $2 bill or we do another bill. I would love to leave Andrew Jackson and see if we can maybe come up with another denomination. Andrew Jackson had a history of tremendous success for the country. He made his intentions clear: "Andrew Jackson had a great history and I think it's very rough when you take somebody off the bill. The day after, on April 21, 2016, Donald Trump was interviewed on the Today Show. Lew instructed the Bureau of Engraving and Printing to expedite the redesign process, and the new bill was expected to enter circulation sometime after 2020. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced plans to add Harriet Tubman to the front of the revised twenty-dollar bill, moving President Andrew Jackson to the rear.
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