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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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Mobbed in Utica: Welcomed in Utica on October 21, 1835, an angry crowd surrounded Bleecker Street Church in Utica, NY. Inside were over 600 abolitionist they gathered to form the first New York Anti-Slavery society. On... more
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Join Children Authoress, Kelly Starling Lyons and R.Lee Gordon on The Gist of Freedom Blog Talk Radio. Listen as Kelly and Lee talk about "A Million Men and Me" a wonderful book which creatively captures this historic moment for... more
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Princeton, NJ is known for Michele Obama's Alma mater Princeton University but very few are aware of the fact that Princeton also has a historical black section. Former African American Mayor, Mr. Floyd will teach us more about The... more
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Christopher Fennell, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois, says communities connected to old black towns are saying: " 'Don't tell us about brutality in the past. Tell us about how African Americans... more
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For the last two decades Jacob Morris has committed his life to helping lead the fight for preserving history through the dedications of New York City Street Signs.The street namings were pushed largely by the Harlem Historical Society.... more
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Push Nevahda introduces you to Abolitionist, Frances Watkins Harper, through interpreter Diane Hetes. Frances Watkins Harper a dear friend and colleague of John Brown and William Still, born a free woman in 1825 in York, PA- in 1854... more
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Dolls, made in our image, by us~ for everyone! Mrs. Bates sculpts her dolls by hand then bakes them in a special oven. Celebrate this wonderful African American tradition with The Gist of Freedom as we learn from the very talented... more
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Terrance Stone, President of Young Visionaries inc. Is co-sponsoring a Free Back-To-School Hair Cut event. To learn more about Terrance and this heartfelt program, tune in to The Gist of Freedom Blog show with host R.Lee Gordon.
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Queen Quet, is on the Gist of Freedom proudly discussing the Geechee Culture. Mark your calendar October 31, 2010 is Gullah Geechee's Seafood Festival ~www.GullahGeecheefishingassociation.com. To learn more listen to Queen... more
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