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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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The Black Church, Join Schomburg and Smithsonian Archivist, Sherry Dupree on The Gist of Freedom SHOW with Host R. Lee Gordon. The DuPree African-American Pentecostal and Holiness Collection is housed at the... more
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In Celebration of Thanksgiving, Push Nevahda, The Gist of Freedom host is honored to Welcome, Minister Thelma Wells! Join us as she shares the impact of her, Play, Dream Girls for God, "The King Sisters"; Lifting Up Our Praise ~... more
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Benjamin Banneker's Descendant, Robert Lett discussing the legacy of Benjamin Banneker and his family's migration, "The Black Settlers" to the Northwest Territory, with The Gist of Freedom Host, R. Lee Gordon. Read The Gist of... more
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Push Nevahda, The Gist of Freedom host and Historian Chris Myers discuss HBO's new movie 'Iron Jawed Angels.' It is a graphic depiction of the battle these women waged for Equality; voting and labor rights. Kris and Push will breath life... more
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Remembering Rosewood~ Historian/Author Sherry Dupree and The Gist of Freedom host ,Jeremy Williams Sherry Sherrod DuPree was the recipient of the State of Florida's 1997 Black Achiever's Award in the Religion category. Her... more
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Cinda Gaskins, Publisher, Unbroken Life on-line Magazine is tonight's special host. Listen as Cinda interviews attendees of the Circle of Sisters empowerment conference. The event embraces women, men, children, families, communities,... more
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Tasha Klusmann and Host, Jeremy Williams reminisce on one of our favorite pastimes, Roller Skating; at the Rink, on the sidewalk or in the park, skating brought us together. For additional information visit WWW.OurFamilyskate.org
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R. Lee and Publisher, Dave Evans~ BackStage Access ~ Magazine candidly discussing the explosive publishing industry. "Through God All Things is Possible" Dave once incarcerated used his time to get closer to God. He read extensively,... more
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First Lady, Michelle Obama's Rally~ NYC~ October 18~ St. James Theater
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Jeremy Williams promotes Lewis Tappan's induction into the National Abolition Hall of Fame with Bioarchaeologist, Meredith A. Ellis. Free Event!!!! Lewis Tappan and the 1834 Race Relations: Abolition, Bioarchaeology, and the Presbyterian... more
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