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The Gist of Freedom

The Gist of Freedom Preserving American History through Black Literature . . .

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Join The Gist of Freedom for a live online discussion in celebration of the African American experience—honoring all the people, past and present, black and white—who have determined to preserve history in literature, craftsmanship and artifact.

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Click to Listen To The Gist of Freedom is pleased to present to you "The Bold Strike For Freedom" an excerpt from William Still's Book, The Underground Railroad with guest Erik Estep! On Christmas Eve 1855, Barnaby Grigsby and... more
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Courageous Freedom Seekers were said to have contracted a disease... Drapetomania! The Gist of Freedom is pleased to present author Dr. William Katz! According to Cartwright, the illness resulted from masters who ?made... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we welcome Furquan Stafford an expert on the history of blood banks "Inmate blood donors are offered minimal incentives of eighteen (18) days credit per a blood donation every eight (8) weeks, which is... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom at www.blackhistoryBlog.com as we welcome Janine Hausif, the Around The Way App creator with host Preston Washington!Janine's app, uses smartphone's GPS to locate Black-Owned Businesses within... more
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a white gentleman then came and said to Mr. Wheeler, ' I want to speak to your servant, and tell her of her rights ;' Mr. Wheeler rose and said, 'If you have anything to say, say it to me she knows her rights;' the white gentleman asked... more
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Sarah Quigley ~Manuscript Archivist Rare Book Library Emory University Join The Gist of Freedom as we welcome Sarah Quiqley! The following is a brief outline of topics she will cover. Brief history of Southern Christian Leadership... more
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The Gist of Freedom is pleased to present you the William Still Underground Railroad book reading… Part 3~ The Shoot out of Wesley Harris and the Matterson Brothers! and The Penniless Former Slave-holder: James Mercer,... more
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Adrena Ifill has over 20 years of experience in marketing, public relations and documentary video production. In 2002, she founded DoubleBack Productions, LLC (www.doublebackproductions.com) As a consultant, Ms. Ifill managed the... more
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The Gist of Freedom is pleased to present to you the reading of William Still's Book The Underground Railroad. Part 2 Henry Box Brown and William Peel The White Abolitionist Who Boxed Henry Box Brown - Jailed for Boxing... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we welcome Pompey Fixico and William L. Katz. Pompey Fixico ancestors fought US slave-catchers and military units for 42 years in Florida. Mr. Katz and Mr.Fixico will discuss the three Seminole wars,... more
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