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A DREAM TO FLY

Based on the life of pioneer aviator Bessie Coleman

Written and performed by Madeline McCray.

Madeline McCray’s performance of Bessie Coleman is illuminating. The life she breathes into the world’s first female Black aviatrix is tangible. Ms.McCray has brought to the stage an historical figure who represents the essence of liberated femininity. And in her capable hands as author and actress, Bessie Coleman's accomplishments as a pioneer in aviation, activist and a renaissance woman is assured a rightful place in history.

Langston Hughes, in his own words and Reading by Ossie Davis

Langston Hughes, in his own words and Reading by Ossie Davis

Join The Gist of Freedom as we welcom Filmmaker Sam Pollard, Slavery By Another Name~ View The documentary~ at the following link then listen to Mr. Pollard lecture on the transition from chattel slavery to the prison system. 

http://video.pbs.org/video/2176766758

Join The Gist of Freedom as we welcom Filmmaker Sam Pollard, Slavery By Another Name~ View The documentary~ at the following link then listen to Mr. Pollard lecture on the transition from chattel slavery to the prison system. 

http://video.pbs.org/video/2176766758

Join constitutional law professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, on The Gist of Freedom as she lectures on the latest and most controversial Supreme Court Cases ObamaCare and Arizona Immigration. Mrs. Browne-Marshall also gives us an update on  Trayvon Martin's Road to Justice.

Mrs. Marshall received the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Justice Award for her work with civil rights and women's justice issues. Her forthcoming book is titled "Black Women: Salem Witch Trials to Civil Rights Activists - A Legal History."

A former civil rights attorney, Browne-Marshall is an Associate Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) teaching Constitutional Law, Race and the Law, and Evidence. She is a member of the Gender Studies faculty of John Jay College as well as a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is the Founder/Director of The Law and Policy Group, Inc., a nonprofit organization. The Law and Policy Group, Inc.

Join constitutional law professor Gloria J. Browne-Marshall, on The Gist of Freedom as she lectures on the latest and most controversial Supreme Court Cases ObamaCare and Arizona Immigration. Mrs. Browne-Marshall also gives us an update on  Trayvon Martin's Road to Justice.

Mrs. Marshall received the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Justice Award for her work with civil rights and women's justice issues. Her forthcoming book is titled "Black Women: Salem Witch Trials to Civil Rights Activists - A Legal History."

A former civil rights attorney, Browne-Marshall is an Associate Professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) teaching Constitutional Law, Race and the Law, and Evidence. She is a member of the Gender Studies faculty of John Jay College as well as a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is the Founder/Director of The Law and Policy Group, Inc., a nonprofit organization. The Law and Policy Group, Inc.

Lynne Jackson, Dred Scott's Great-great granddaughter shares her family's legacy, with The Gist of Freedom host, attorney activist Professor Michael Coard. Learn about the Supreme Court Case Dred Scott brought against the Slave Institution as he fought for his Constitutional Rights and liberty.  The story of a man determined to free himself and his family!

Mr. Coard a historian and Lynne Jackson will explain how Justice Roger Taney's decision against Mr. Dred Scott and the Constitution was one of a series of historical events which led to the Civil War.  

Lynne is the founder and President of The Dred Scott Foundation www.thedredscottfoundation.org.

Mr. Coard a columnist for the PhillyBurb newspaper acknowleged the 155th Anniversary of The Dred Scott Decision on March 6, 2012. The Gist of Freedom applauds Mr. Coard for preserving history and for being the catalyst for the many wonderful guests that share their stories with the listeners of The Gist of Freedom.

The Gist of Freedom is honored to present Slavery By Another Name- with Historian,Attorney Activist Professor Michael Coard. Listen to Professor Michael Coard use the award winning film, Slavery By Another Name to lecture and explain the transition from America's peculiar slave institution to today's privatized prison institution. Mr. Coard is Very thorough and powerful. Please have your pen and pad ready. The Gist of Freedom is produced by Lesley Gist

The Gist of Freedom is honored to present Slavery By Another Name- with Historian,Attorney Activist Professor Michael Coard. Listen to Professor Michael Coard use the award winning film, Slavery By Another Name to lecture and explain the transition from America's peculiar slave institution to today's privatized prison institution. Mr. Coard is Very thorough and powerful. Please have your pen and pad ready. The Gist of Freedom is produced by Lesley Gist