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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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Join The Gist of Freedom as we discuss Black Abolitionists and their rescues from Benjamin Quarles book, "Black Abolitionists" Chapter 4. Rev. Samuel Ringgold Ward and Frederick Douglass established the first black American... more

Experience the beauty, drama, and life-changing power of the Bible like never before! Inspired By … The Bible Experience breaks new ground in the presentation of the Bible. Unique among audio Bible products, The Bible... more

Black Methodists and Baptists celebrate Watch Night, December 31, 1862: the Emancipation Proclamation would go into effect at midnight. This is why the celebration continues in African American churches today, striking a more... more

Juneteenth Holiday Lobbyist Rev. R. Meyers M.D. on The 150th Emancipation Proclamation Celebration. Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger of the Union Army announced to the assembled crowd at Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas, "In... more

The Gist of Freedom is pleased to present to you the Reading of the Historical Book, Black Abolitionists by Benjamin Quarles! Chapter 2, The Militant Abolitionists- David Walker's Appeal, The Amistad, Black Women abolitionists... more

Listen to Michelle Alexander Live! Ms. Alexander, the author of "The New Jim Crow is the keynote speaker at a Banquet Honoring Trayvon Martin's parents. ~There are more African Americans under correctional control today-- in prison... more

Join Stephanie Gilbert, a descendant of an Underground Railroad passenger turned abolitionist. Stephanie Gilbert will discuss her great grandfather Oliver Cromwell and his daring escape with the assistance of Abolitionist Thaddeus... more

The Gist of Freedom presents The Lincoln Movie Review with BrownEyez Publishing Group at Union Square's Think Coffee, Restaurant in New York. Young NYU, New York University students were also present, discussing... more

Join The Gist of Freedom live on location, UNESCO Cnference with attorney Harvey Herman, as we discuss attorney Activist, Virgil D. Hawkins and visit his monument in Florida. In 1949, Civil Rights Activist, Attorney Virgil D. Hawkins,... more

Join The Gist of Freedom at The UNESCO ST Florida Conference - Live on Location Dr. Dunn, author "The Beast In Florida" Presentations: Descendants of Rosewood Survivors and Victims. Topics: The Rosewood Massacre- Self... more

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