The Gist of Freedom Preserving American History through Black Literature . . .

Meet Pennsylvania Charli, a modern day thirty-five year old, African American Cowboy. Charli discusses his Native American heritage influences; The Cherokee Alphabet creator, George "Sequoyah Gist"; Oklahoma's historic catastrophic event, Black Wall Street and JUNETEENTH DAY.

I AM THAT I AM: WOMAN, BLACK, a historical journey into the lives of seven renowned women that include Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Mary McLeod Bethune, Zora Neale Hurston, Lorraine Hansberry, Angela Davis and Maya Angelou.

Black Memorabilia with Michele Cook of La Bonne Vivante, Learn the value of your family's precious collectibles; old photos, furniture, toys, books, albums and furniture. Labonnevivante.com ~WASHINGTON D.C. BLACK MEMORABILIA SHOW, WWW.JohnsonSHows.com~WELL ESTABLISHED, AT WHICH VENDORS FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY ASSEMBLE TO SHOW THE FULL RANGE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURAL ARTIFACTS: CDVS, CABINET CARDS, VINTAGE PRO PHOTOS, DAGUERREOTYPE, TIN TYPE, RPPC, SCRAPBOOKS, PHOTO ALBUMS AND EPHEMERA.

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Donna Lorenzo, Montclair University Upward Bound Director~ An excellent show for college bound students and their parents. For additional information regarding an Upward Bound Program near you, visit http://aeee.org/

Women's History Month Celebration ~ Tribute to Michelle Obama~ Letters written by African American Women, "Go, Tell Michelle" http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/first-lady-michelle-obama/ She attended Whitney Young High School, Chicago's first magnet high school, where she was

~~~~ Professor Kim Davis, Director, The Sojourner Truth Technical Training Center ~ A new center that applies 21st century technology to preserving Michigan's Underground Railroad history has opened at Adrian College. The Sojourner Truth Technical Training Center was founded in November and is the first of its type in the country. Its purpose is to teach individuals how to use advanced technology to document the vast network of Underground Railroad sites, people and artifacts in Michigan and to provide worldwide access to this information. Contact info:517-264-3920 kdavis@adrian.edu Read and Learn more about Professor Kim Davis @ http://www.toledoblade.com/article/20030411/NEWS18/104110114

For the last two decades Jacob Morris has committed his life to helping lead the fight for preserving history through the dedications of New York City Street Signs.The street namings were pushed largely by the Harlem Historical Society. As the director of the Harlem Historical Soci

Xina Eiland the publicist for Freedom SIsters will Join Yvette Jordaon on "The Gist of Freedom blog show ". "Freedom's Sisters" is a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Cincinnati Museum Center that brings to life 20 African American women. The women range from key 19th century historical figures (Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells) to contemporary leaders (Dr. Dorothy Height, Sonia Sanchez, Myrlie Evers-Williams) who have fought for equality for people of color. This multimedia, interactive exhibition is designed to appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds, and is organized around the themes of Dare to Dream, Inspire Lives, Serve the Public, and Look to the Future. "Freedom's Sisters" is currently open at Cincinnati Museum Center in Cincinnati, OH until September 14, 2008. (To visit Freedom's Sisters in Cincinnati, please visit cincymuseum.org or call (513) 287-7000) The exhibition will then tour eight selected cities until 2011 including: Sacramento, Memphis, Detroit, Birmingham and Dallas.

Celebrate Black History with Zora Neal Hurston! Antonia Badon brings Zora to life in her play Zora Returns! For Tix(s) Call 212-222-1922 ZORA Neal Hurston Play @ Harlem Bar-BQ's Restaurant 212-222-1922 Sunday JUNE 27th 2pm

Join Author Philip L. Ostergard; The Inspired Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln: How Faith Shaped an American President -- and Changed the Course of a Nation.

Join actress, Karen Meadows Jones of the Internationally Acclaimed Harriet Tubman performance "Harriet's Returns"! Karen Jones Meadows wrote and stars in the one-woman show ``Harriet's Return,'' in which she portrays 30 characters including Tubman's two husbands and famed abolitionist John Brown, who changed Tubman's life when the two met. Brown was

Join the discussion, The Gist of Freedom is proud to present three very Spiritual and Successful AFrican American Businessmen! Mr. Wade Hudson, publisher of Children Bibles and Books, Anthony Green publisher of educational playing cards and Frederick Johnson producer of WebTv show, The Communion!

Greetings! Welcome to Pink Inspiration! Stephanie Walkes is a social entrepreneur, life coach, motivational speaker and retreat presenter. See You At The Top!

Mr. Barksdale-Hall will be joining Yvette Jordan on ~ The Gist of Freedom~ Show this Sunday, January 31st, at 6pm EST, 9pm PST. Genealogist and Author, Mr. Barksdale-Hall serves as president for JAH Kente International, Inc. that promotes the arts and genealogy throughout schools in metropolitan Washington D.C. area. His other pursuits are also his inspiration to write books for children. He is a founder and former executive director of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) of Pittsburgh and has attained status of AAHGS life member. In 2003 he was awarded the AAHGS National History Award for his consistent commitment and dedication to the documentation of African American history. Barksdale-Hall has traveled to West Africa and has researched the black family for more than 30 years. His research resulted in the Millennium Family Reunion, held in Detroit, bringing together more than 300 descendants of enslaved African ancestors. In 2009 he was recognized as one of the most accomplished graduates of the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Barksdale-Hall 's "Under African Skies" will be the first children's picture book in the series “Stories by Brother Barksdale”. Be sure to tune in to learn tips on how to research your family history.