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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 historian Leslye Joy Allen as she lectures on The Four Little Girls~ The Play Four Little Girls, presented by Project1Voice Pay close attention to the last 20 minutes, the breathtaking account of, Fate Morris, the brother of one of the little... more
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Wm Still's Underground Railroad Book presented by The Gist of Freedom AN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD REUNION - MEETING OF BLIND FATHER AND HIS SONS, Jackson found his poor old father here, The Underground... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we continue Reading William Still's book, The Underground Railroad published in 1871! The bleeding heart of the husband resolved to escape at all hazards, taking with him a daguerreotype likeness of... more
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In setting out for freedom, Wesley was the leader of this party. After two nights of fatiguing travel at a distance of about sixty miles from home, the young aspirants for liberty were betrayed, and in an attempt made to capture them a most... more
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September 15th, 2013 is the 50th anniversary of the Four Little Girl's Church bombing, 16th Street Baptist Church! Join The Gist of Freedom WWW.BlackHistoryUniversity.com as we welcome Erich McMillan-McCall,... more
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The Gist of Freedom is pleased to present you an excerpt of Martin Luther King's Speech at Bennett College, "Room InThe Inn" also known as the "Finance Your Freedom". Other Speeches: Vernon Johns, Ida B Wells and Michelle Alexander.... more
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Russell Simmons' Apology and Redemption after uploading a "Harriet Tubman Sex Tape".. Produce a film on the life and times of Harriet Tubman with her Descendants? ?The last few days I have been speaking to some of the direct... more
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Join The Gist Of Freedom as we discuss The Liberty Laws and The Christiana deadly Rescue with Dwight Thompson ...The Slaver demanded Parker to turn over his ?property? meaning the two African Men he was hunting. Parker, a... more
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The Gist of Freedom is pleased to introduce to you Kathleen Manning and BIll Paul owners and operators of Prints Old And Rare! 1.800.879.2677. https://printsoldandrare.comhttps://printsoldandrare.com
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we discuss Russell Simmons' Harriet Tubman's Sex Tape with Attorney and Hip Hop Historian Joseph Haynes Davis! This piece was released on Russell Simmons' Youtube channel and stirred up some... more
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