Our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy have changed. We think you'll like them better this way.

The Gist of Freedom

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

Edit Profile
Episodes
608
Followers
Listens
375741
×  

Follow This Show

Stay in the know about new episodes and updates.
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.

On-Demand Episodes

The Gist of Freedom

Join The Gist of Freedom's guest host Roy Paul and Harriet Tubman's niece, Addriane Roderick. The Gist of Freedom met Mrs. Roderick at a memorial for Harriet Tubman, March 10, 2012. Harriet died March 10, 1913.Harriet Tubman... more
Play Now
The Gist of Freedom

Ida B. Wells Great Grandson- Dan Duster, Talks Anti-Lynching legacy. Join Dan on The Gist of Freedom Tuesday at 8pm with host Dr. Weldon McWilliams. Ida never feared the lynch mob, she had faith in God to protect her: ?Yea, though I... more
Play Now
The Gist of Freedom

"Ship of Souls!" Author, Dr. Zetta Elliot, will talk to Dr. Weldon M. McWilliams on The Gist of Freedom, Sunday February 26 at 6pm. Zetta will discuss her wonderful books, Ship of Souls, Birds and A Wish After Midnight" Review ~... more
Play Now
The Gist of Freedom

New push to restore Paul Robeson Theater! Rick Davy, one of the volunteers from the civic group, 500 Men Making a Difference, will talk to The GIST of FREEDOM about The Paul Robeson Theater Restoration. Davy along with... more
Play Now
The Gist of Freedom

Join Guest Host, Attorney Activist, Michael Coard, Sunday at 8pm on The Gist of Freedom, as he talks with Investigative filmmaker Keith Beauchamp. Beauchamp, the producer of the documentary, The murder of Emmett Till, examines recent... more
Play Now
The Gist of Freedom

Join Tony D. Johnson, is The State Superintendent of Vocational Education in Washington D.C. and The Gist of Freedom host Dr. Weldon McWilliams, Acting Director of Call Me Mister, Cheyney University. Listen as these gentlemen... more
Play Now
The Gist of Freedom

Navarrow Wright, entrepreneur featured CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O'Brrien fourth Black in America: Silicon Valley The New Promised Land. She profiles a unique, technology-focused "accelerator" developed to... more
Play Now
The Gist of Freedom

Artist Lou Grant, History of Black Baseball, Opening exhibit ~Lou Grant's oil paintings and wood engravings of on field action and idealized portraits of historic Negro Leagues baseball players are a remembrance of the spirit of another... more
Play Now
The Gist of Freedom

A special Super Bowl Show! Join The Gist of Freedom as we welcome Mr. Briscoe the first black starting quarterback in the NFL. As a rookie quarterback with the Broncos, Mr. Briscoe set a record by throwing 14 touchdown passes... more
Play Now

Tonight, join Dr. Weldon McWilliams and Hampton University's very own, Dr. Earle Williams. A Clinical psychologist, Dr. Williams gives an in depth perspective of his book Psychology from Scripture: Bridging the Gap. This excellent... more
Play Now
Show Extras

Facebook comments

Available when logged-in to Facebook and if Targeting Cookies are enabled