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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

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Dating from its origin, the Negro press printed the names of black informants,Freedom's Journal listing those of Moses Smith, formerly of Baltimore, and Nathan Gooms of New York, in its issue of November 7, 1828. The mere... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we welcome Filmmaker Keith Beauchamp (The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till) returns to The ID Channel with– THE INJUSTICE FILES: HOOD OF SUSPICION Premieres on Wednesday,... more
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International Anti-Slavery Movement-Book Black Abolitionist chapters 7& 8! when the idea suddenly flashed across my mind of shutting myself up in a box, and getting myself conveyed as dry goods to a free state. he did not think I could live... more
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The Gist of Freedom welcomes Ida B. Wells: Warrior For Justice presented by Safiya Bandele! "The Review of Reviews announced that Wells, ?a talented and resolute young lady of colour?, was on a pilgrimage around the British Isles to... more
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The Gist of Freedom welcomes Neva Smith, retired Insurance executive! Church Benevolent Society's Angel Becomes the first black millionaire in the country Prior to the Emancipation Proclamation, Free Blacks formed Mutual Aid, self... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we present The Book Reading: Black Abolitionists By Benjamin Quarles~ Schools, Celebrations and International Emancipation Observed and Celebrated! Vicente Guerrero, Mexico's first black president... more
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Join The Gist of Freedom as we discuss Benjamin Quarles' Book Black Abolitionists: With Dr. Walter Greason and hosts, Preston Washington & Ty El-Gray! Chapter 5/6 Self Emancipations, Self Help, and Mutual Aid Societies:... more
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1846 – She began her amazing career as a writer by publishing her first book of poetry, Forest Leaves, at the age of 21. 1858 – She refused to give up her seat or ride in the ?colored? section of a segregated trolley car in... more
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Examining the heightening of tensions in the 1850s in the lead up to the Civil War. The passage of the Fugitive Slave Act with the Compromise of 1850 saw African American liberty reach an all-time low. Not only were all African... more
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