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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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Alex Haley, in his own words, tells of his research journey to Roots! Tonight, December 26th~ 6pm -7:30 on The Gist of Freedom Show.
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Board Game Creator, Mrs. Shirley Everett and Host, Push Nevahda Giveaway Abundant Life Board Game on The Gist of Freedom blog Talk Radio show! To learn more about Mrs. Everett please visit... more
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Here's a powerful young man with an inspiring story who's now helping all our children realize their greatness. Jamaal Brown Creator of the 365 Days of Black Facts Calendar Topics include Mr. Dumas, an African American creator of The... more
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Join Filmmaker and Museum curator, Gwen Ragsdale, discuss her film, "My Slave Sister Myself" and the impact of slavery on the Souls of African American women. Mrs. Ragsdale is the curator of the Slavery Museum Lest We Forget.... more
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Push Nevahda host of The Gist of Freedom's show is welcoming our special guest, Underground Railroad conductor, Thomas Garrett's descendant,Thomas Robert E. Seeley. The Garrett family, who lived in Upper Darby, Pa., were... more
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Vinnie Bagwell, Amazingly talented sculptor joins R. Lee Gordon on The Gist of Freedom show to discuss her sculptures featured at New York's African Enslaved Garden exhibition. Photos credit Craig Bailey, Jonathan Lewis and Earle Briggs.... more
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Breaking News, Voter Fraud Arrests! Ken Mcdaniel, Councilman Candidate, rejoins Push Nevahda on The Gist of Freedom Show tomorrow @ 8pm to update us on this national news story. Ken was our guest prior to the election and... more
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Join Push Nevahda, The Gist of Freedom host, welcome Sandra Barnes-Turner. Mrs. Turner, the EBONY MAGAZINE Literary Award Recepient for Short Fiction, recently released her Civil Rights children's book, "Beyond The Back of The... more
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CHARLES DICKENS AND SLAVERY? ... HISTORIAN DONNA BURDICK UNVEILS HIS VIEWS ON RACE RELATIONS THROUGH THE WRITINGS OF CHARLES DICKENS' SECRETARY, GEORGE PUTNAM.
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The Gist of Freedom Host, Push Nevahda is celebrating Thanksgiving with author and Abraham Lincoln historian, Minister Philip Ostergard! Lincoln's Proclamation " No human counsel hath devised, nor hath any mortal hand worked out these... more
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