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The Gist of Freedom

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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Vaughn McKoy ESQ., PSEG~ Million Dollar Donor~ Paterson Great Falls, Vaughn Mckoy,PSEG executive and Paterson's Native Son, (Lean on Me, Eastside H.S.) spearheaded $1 Million donation for the restoration of The Great... more
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Tina Wimby Takes baking to the highest degree.. a mouth watering mixture of Artistry and Eatery! Her company's name ~Tout de Sweet Delectable, says it all. Join Tina Wimby, of the dessert catering company,Tout de Sweet... more
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Push talks with Senior Historian, Carl Westmoreland of The Museum~ National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Mr. Westmoreland was responsible for writing the content for the exhibits within the museum. He also commissioned... more
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Professor Blackburn, of Niagara University is sponsoring the Freedom Trail Festival ~ Niagra Falls~ Sat. September 18th. Listen as Host, R.Lee Gordon receives insightful information about this wonderful FREE cultural event.... more
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Join Terry Johnson, Organizer of Bordentown's "Food For the Soul" Diversity Celebration. Bordentown is a historically progressive town in New Jersey. It is the home of Thomas Paine, Clara Barton, the founder of The Red Cross and the... more
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Listen as Ohlanda "Pinky!" Seldon-Miller, an alumni of the famed Lean on Me Movie's Eastside High School reminisces with The Gist of Freedom Host, Push!
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Is your child bubbling with creativity? If so, The incredibly talented Antonia Badon of Dovetail Actors Studio is now offering on-camera acting classes for children! WWW.Dovetailactors.org
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Join Candidate Ken McDaniel as he updates the Gist of Freedom host, Push on his fight to retain his election night victory! "Lawyers for Kenneth McDaniel – the council candidate whose Election Night victory was overturned — are expected in... more
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The Gist of Freedom ~ Live @ The Still's Reunion~ Underground Railroad First Family. Host R.Lee Gordon Discusses the importance of celebrating Faith and Family with the Still brothers' (Dr. James, William and Peter-Gist) descendants.
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GIST SETTLEMENT MARKER TO BE PLACED AUGUST 14TH AT NOON. THIS IS THE FINAL OF 3 MARKERS COMMEMORATING THE 1819 ARRIVAL OF OVER 350 FREED SLAVES WHO WERE GIVEN 2500 ACRES OF LAND IN... more
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