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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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Flyin' West The Harlem School of The Arts Production! Join The Gist of Freedom as he speaks with a member from the Flyin' West, theater production! Set in Nicodemus Kansas in 1898, this is an inspiring story of African American... more
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Join R. Lee Gordon the Host of The Gist of Freedom as he engages in a robust conversation with Everett Staten, founder ofThe Black History Showcase event. Mr. Staten has been the catalyst for numerous successful ventures promoting... more
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The Radiation Crisis in Japan: As the scale of Japan's nuclear crisis is becoming clear, experts believe that radioactive releases of steam from crippled nuclear reactor plants could go on for weeks to months and that a nuclear meltdown is... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom Host, R. Lee Gordon and Elizabeth Rankin-Fulcher, descendant John Rankin. Rev. Rankin, a Presbyterian minister was one of the earliest voices in the country against slavery. Rankin's "Letters on Slavery" - -... more
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Talk Food with A. Rebecca Johnson and The Gist of Freedom host, Jamaal Brown. Ms. Johnson owns and operates a food company called Reeal Snacks™ that creates organic health snacks for kids, free of added sugar... more
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Philadelphia's Museum, The President's (White) House was forced to pay tribute to George Washington's Escapees, Freedom Seekers. University of Nevada Reno, Author and Professor Scott E. Casper, Ph.D., Yale University 1992... more
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Join Jamaal Brown Host of The Gist of Freedom and Ann Martin-Frey ~Founder and Executive Director Homeless To Independence Inc. An All Volunteer, Faith-Based Non-Profit Serving the Homeless, the Working Poor, our Veterans... more
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Join R. Lee Gordon, host of The Gist of Freedom as Historian Dr. Peter Dalleo shares the life of John W. Tillman. Mr. Tilman traveled via the Underground Railroad to self emancipation. An activist, after the Civil War Mr. Tillman... more
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Dr. Bill J. Releford, a podiatric surgeon based in Los Angeles, is a graduate of the Temple School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program: The mission of the Black Barbershop Health Outreach... more
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Live at the Historical Underground Railroad Museum at The Belmont Mansion, Philadelphia, Karen Jones Meadows presents Harriet's Return. Karen is spectacular! The Gist of Freedom was blessed with the opportunity to record an... more
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