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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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Jeremy Williams is the author of recent book Detroit: The Black Bottom Community. In his spare time he writes (often under the pen name Push Nevahda) for his blog @ pushnevahda.com. He has written for several... more
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Closing Arguments: On Zimmerman & Cochran v. Fuhrman
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Zimmerman's Murder Trial, Trayon B. Martin
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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 slaver's 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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