Summary: 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.
