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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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EVERYTHING HAPPENS TODAY, opens in the purgatory of the main character's young life. He has been shipped from the Far East in a full body cast, a USAF "casualty" with no war to blame it on. The time in the end of the 1950's when... more
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In Our last effort to help The National Abolition Hall of Fame Museum win a Pepsi grant we are rebroadcasting an awesome interview with one of the Museum's supporters, Jean Libby. We hope your support will help the Museum... more
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Clinical psychologist, Dr. Earle Williams~ Dr. Williams has written two books, Psychology from Scripture and Oh, So You Think You've Grown. Dr. Williams communicates with others in his field through The Association of Black... more
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One Woman Show ~ZOra Comes to Harlem~ Starring Antonia Badon ~ Sunday 27th, Harlem Bar-BQ Restaurant Frederick Douglass Blvd 347-767-8482. For Tickets call 917.882.8645 or 631.988.4331. Antonia ignites the spirit of Zora's... more
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Boxing Legend Joe Gans ~ Biographer Colleen Aycock!!! Joe Gans was the first black American boxing champion(1902-1908) Won and fought a 42 round bout to retain his title in 1906. Owned the Goldfield Hotel (Colvin & E. Lexington St)... more
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The Gist of Freedom Is honored to assist The National Abolition Hall of Fame Museum http://www.abolitionhof.org in their quest to win a Grant written by Pepsi. Cast Your Vote @ www.refresheverything.com/nahofm The... more
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Desyln Dyer of the Louis Armstrong House Museum will discuss the fun and educational events planned for you this summer. For more information please visit LouisArmstrongHouse.org
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The mission of the Campaign, "STOP CUSSIN!" is to get our youth to stop using profanity in their everyday dialogue.
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The Gist of Freedom Is honored to assist The National Abolition Hall of Fame Museum http://www.abolitionhof.org in their quest to win a Grant written by Pepsi. Cast Your Vote @ www.refresheverything.com/nahofm The... more
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Born in Canada, Zetta Elliott has spent the past fourteen years studying, writing, and teaching in the U.S. Besides penning her teen Underground Railroad Book, A Wish After Midnight, Dr. Elliot is a Poet. Her poetry has been published in an... more
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