Gist of Freedom

Primary Sources, Black History

United States, EnglishCulture

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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Click to Listen To The Gist of Freedom tonight at 8pm On Christmas Eve 1855, Barnaby Grigsby and his Mary Elizabeth, took the slavers best team of horses and his carriage, packed it knives and guns, and fled slavery. Grigsby and... more
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Courageous Freedom Seekers were said to have contracted a disease... Drapetomania! Drapetomania was a purported mental illness that caused enslaved black to flee captivity, described by American doctor Samuel... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we welcome and Congratulate Autum Ashante - who is enrolling in medical school after graduating this summer in the top 15% of her class! Autumn needs your support! http://www.gofundme.com/343hwg As... more
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Slavery By Another Name….. Join The Gist of Freedom as we talk with Sylvia Hooper, Foster Parent Advocay Foundation Inc. Assistant Director According to national statistics provided by Arrow and confirmed by Sylvia... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom and Host Shellie Gaines as we welcome Brooke Alford!! "The Viosocalist" Brooke Alford is a contemporary national performer and recording Artist of the Violin. Brooke plays in styles including, but not limited to... more
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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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