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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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July 11, 1905 – The Niagara Movement, the forerunner of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, is organized in Niagara Falls, NY. Among the organizers were W.E.B. DuBois, William Monroe Trotter,... more
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Congratulations Jacob Morris!, Jacob the head of the Harlem Historical Society, has a vision for Lower Manhattan: He wants to establish a trail linking sites associated with the Underground Railroad, the 19th-century network of safe... more
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Join Ruby Dee's and Ossie Davis' grandson Muta'Ali Muhammad on The Gist of Freedom as he talks with Shellie Gaines about his heartfelt documentary, based on his grandparents Love, Life & Activism. ?An excerpt will be shown in the... more
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Reading of a vintage Script ~ Crispus Attucks (1723? - March 5, 1770) was the first American to die for the Revolutionary cause: "The first to defy, the first to die." Attucks was shot in the "Boston Massacre," the first fight leading up to the... more
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Supreme Court upholds Obama Cares! .... But Congress holds Attorney General In Contempt. Call in tonight, The Gist of Freedom, 347.324.5552 and speak to Constitutional Law Professor Gloria Browne- Marshall. Mrs. Browne- Marshall is... more
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Enjoy The Gist of Freedom's Special Michael Jackson Memorial Show with Siedah Garrett! The woman behind "The Man In The Mirror"! Siedah Garrett is and, first and foremost, the singer composer of the internationally... more
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A chat with the director of the stage play Tom Mitchelson with The Gist of Freedom's Host Dr. Weldon McWilliams B. a tragedy in 3 acts Her name is Professor Beatrice Holloway or sometimes it's Johnnie Mae or sometimes it's... more
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A Tribute to Langston Hughes~ Harlem Artists, Derrick McQueen and Nora Cole unearthed a few wonderful poems written by Langston, Listen as they bring Langston's love for Harlem Alive! Nora Cole ~ Veteran performing artist, writer,... more
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Stop and Frisk, Jim Crow By Another Name? Join The Gist of Freedom Sunday June 10th at 8pm~ Listen to Constitutional Law Professor, Gloria Browne-Marshall as she lectures on Stop and Frisk and gives us an update on... more
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Hole In The Head: A Life Revealed tells the extraordinary life story of Vertus Hardiman. It is a highly moving film about the triumph of the human spirit. It also demonstrates how the lives of two friends were changed forever through their... more
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