Gist of Freedom

Primary Sources, Black History

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American history preserved through the use of Primary sources, Black History, African American History~ The african experience; Shared by the legends themselves, their descendants, loved ones, genealogist and scholars. Presented by The Gist of Freedom

On-Demand Episodes

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William H. Scott (d. 1910), was a self emancipated 12-year-old African American. During the early years of the Civil War (1862), William attached himself to Union troops, served in the U.S. Army for 3 1/2 years, got an education, taught school... more
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Dr. Mary Frances Berry Speaking at the ASALH Annual Luncehon! Established on September 9, 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, we are the Founders of Black History Month and carry forth the work of our founder, the Father of Black... more
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Oberlin College In 1835 became the first predominately white collegiate institution to admit African American male students and two years later it opened its doors to all women, becoming the first coeducational college in the country. In... more
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Mary, Free, Educated & A Spy! Disguise... Confederate White House Slave Mary was the best as she was working right in The Confederate Presidents home. She had a photographic mind. Everything Mary saw on the Rebel President's... more
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"Lincoln blames the Free Blacks for the war," Holzer explains. "[He] says, if it wasnt for your presence here this wouldnt be happening. Go where the ban is not upon you, he tells them. Go to the Caribbean, go to Africa." Watch the Video... more
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Black Emigrationists~ Book Reading, Black Abolitionists by Benjamin Quarles! Black Emigrationists Newspaper
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Black Abolitionists chp 9 Benjamin Quarles ~"Before the ships owner could arrest them under the 1793 Fugitive Slave Law, a group of 6 black women rushed into the state Supreme Court . While the attorney for Morris was addressing... more
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Maya Angelou on Quilts & Slavery- Sunday, March 10 ~ Harriet Tubman Day! On July 15th the producer of The Gist of Freedom was blessed with the opportunity, by chance to call in and speak to Maya Angelou on The Rolonda Watts... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we continue our reading -The Free Black Vote- Book Black Abolitionists, By Benjamin Quarles chapter 9.
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Click and Listen to Lezlie wells Harper, owner operator of Niagara Bound Tours Company located in Canada- Tonight on The Gist of Freedom with host Preston Washington! WWW.BlogTalkRadio.com/BLackHISTORY NBT is an attraction... more
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