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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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The Gist of Freedom welcomes Ida B. Wells: Warrior For Justice presented by Safiya Bandele! Join us NYC @ WWW.MalcolmXfestival.com I had bought a pistol the first thing after Tom Moss was lynched, because I expected some... more
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Join the Gist of Freedom as we continue our book discussion: Black Abolitionists by Benjamin Quarles! Vicente Guerrero, Mexico's first black president Texas President Sam Houston lamented that ". . . two valuable negro boys for which I... more
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It's because being American is more than a pride we inherit, it's the past we step into and how we repair it We've seen a force that would shatter our nation rather than share it Would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy And this... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we welcome Professor John L. Lawlor! John will discuss the Fugitive Slave Law, legal case of Moses Honer. The Revised Fugitive Slave Law of 1850 deputized and paid any person in the U.S. for the... more
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The Gist of Freedom Welcomes Stephanie Gilbert to the reading and book discussion, Black Abolitionists by Benjamin Quarles with hosts, Preston Washington and Ty Gray-EL. One of The First, Interracial Riots, Blacks and... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we welcome Kimberly Simmons- Descendant of The Militant Abolitionist Lewis Leary, (John Brown Raider and The "John Price Rescue"). Kimberly will share stories of her family legacy in social activism, The... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we discuss Black Abolitionists and their rescues from Benjamin Quarles book, "Black Abolitionists" Chapter 4. Professor Tonya Thames, Genealogist Preston Washington and Poet, Ty El Gray (A Black... more
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Django movie & history review! ..John Anthony Copeland, Jr. a Militant Black Abolitionist, Rescued John Price from the grips of bounty hunters and fought with John Brown at Harpers Ferry! John Anthony Copeland, Oberlin College Student... more
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Willis Augustus Hodges, the publisher of a the weekly newspaper, The Ram's Horn and an Underground Railroad agent, Hodges helped escaping African Americans move to and establish the settlement, Blacksville. They used the land... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as Preston Washington welcomes Historian Dr. Bradley Skelcher for a lively discussion about The 150th Anniversary of The Emancipation Proclamation, African American's New Year's "Watch Night" Celebration! John... more
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