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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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Join Arthur McFarlane II the great grandson of W.E.B. Du Bois on The Gist of Freedom, Thursday at 8:00 EDT! Arthur will be discussing the toppling of Confederate Monuments and the tragic death of the Humanitarian Heather... more

The 50th Anniversary Of Detroit 'Riots' - With Survivor Kimberly Simmons! The Gist of Freedom as host, Mariam Guilliams welcomes Kimberly Simmons descendant of The Militant Abolitionist Lewis Leary, (John Brown Raider and... more

Harriet Tubman Memorial with World Renowned Actress Karen Jones Meadows

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Join Mariam Guliams on The Gist of Freedom as she welcomes Marian Douglas-Ungaro! Mariam is a writer and journalist, an international consultant in elections and human rights, and founder of the international AFROAMERICAS... more

EJI Dedicates Lynching Marker in Gadsden, Alabama, for Bunk Richardson Join Dr. Tonya Thames Taylor,A highly sought-after lecturer and an Associate Professor of History (PASSHE), West Chester University Campus In partnership... more
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