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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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Sunday @ 6pm Restauranteur, Mike Jackson, of Jacksonville Lounge, located in Paterson, NJ joins The Gist of Freedom host, R. Lee Gordon. Listen as these gentlemen make a special announcement regarding our live broadcast from... more
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NAACP's Foot Soldier for Justice Award Recipient, Bob Seeley successfully lobbied for the installation of the Underground Railroad Marker At Arlington Cemetery, shares his thoughts with The Gist of Freedom host Push Nevahda.... more
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The drama that you learned in history class - Harriet Tubman and other slaves risking their lives for a chance at freedom – literally happened in this home. This home which now could be getting a makeover. Fern Luskin and Julie Finch, ?... more
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SYNDICATED RADIO HOST MICHAEL BAISDEN, URGED HIS 10 MILLION LISTENERS TO WATCH THIS "MUST SEE FILM !" Filmmaker & public speaker Reginald Bullock is one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the... more
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"Harriet's Return...reaches inside its heroine's thoughts all the way to her soul...The playwright supplies Harriet with "voices" who embody, among other flesh-and-blood characters, the voices inside Harriet's head that guide her to her... more
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Special Show in Honor of Martin Luther King's Birthday, and The Freedom Riders 50th Anniversary. Listen to a freedom rider's actual interview during the 1960's demonstration introduced by the legendary Ossie Davis. Additionally, we have a... more
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Illinois University Civil Rights Trip Dean, Jamie Clark coordinates an annual trip of civic service and civil rights training. Jamie, fresh off the tour bus will share her experience and how it relates to the Congresswoman's Assassination Attempt... more
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Ms. Aldith McConney, author "Life, Love, Laughter: A Witness in Christ in Me", joins Host, Push Nevahda tonight on The Gist of Freedom show to discuss her forthcoming Book, Stargazing in Autumn.
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Authoress, Barbara Haskins, "Let New Woman Rise" joins The Gist of Freedom host, R. Lee Gordon in a candid discussion about her inspirational book of poetry, her television show Fade to Black and her research on Black Electrical... more
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Professor Barksdale, author of the book, The African-American Family's Guide to Tracing Our Roots advises genealogists on The Gist of Freedom show with host Push. Other topics include Professor Barksdale's latest essay, "From Dreams of... more
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