William Still, Ny Times “Father Of The Underground Railroad” Book Release Signing

Oct. 21, 2010 - PRLog -- http://www.thegistoffreedom.com/

American Historian Author and Ancestor of the Abolitionist Movement, Lesley Gist is Featured to Speak, Signs Books, Educate and Empower...Feature For Black History Month!

Sunday, Oct. 31 from 11am to 8pm, the City of New York embraces as women, men, children, families, communities, churches, and entrepreneurs celebrates the 2nd Annual Circle of Sisters 2010, Renew, Restore, Rebuild Conference. Located at the Jacob Javits Convention Center Exhibit Hall 1c, 11th Ave. between 34th and 39th St., each day is packed with renowned speakers, authors, celebrities, singers, performers and vendors that will empower, enlighten, motivate, elevate, encourage and change lives to all that attend.

FEATURED BOTH DAYS AND ANOTHER HIGHLIGHT OF THE EVENT is American Historian Author and ancestor to the Gist genealogy Lesley Gist, “The Gist of Freedom is Still Faith”, the best Faith and American History book on the market inspired by true African American stories of trial and triumph of the Gist Family legacies. Gist’ ancestor William Still, the black Abolitionist that commissioned Harriet Tubman on her first Underground Railroad mission literally wrote the book “The Underground Railroad” in 1871.

“The Gist of Freedom is Still Faith” traces several tremendous people and stories within the world of the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad. The drive of William Still to see the vindication of the human spirit continued past the end of the Civil War and into the antebellum period when he fought Jim Crow. The rewards Mr. Still received for his good work is evident of his faithfulness. Bestowed with the reputation of a renowned abolitionist permitted him to unknowingly forge the miraculous reunion between his los enslaved brother, Peter Gist and their mother Charity.

At his death in 1902, the New York Times dubbed him the “Father of The Underground Railroad” and stated he was worth nearly a million dollars. “The Gist of Freedom” along with a reproduction of his book published by the Still family will be on sale. Signed copies will be available along with a display of two of William Still’s original books from 1871 at booth 510.

More information can be found by visiting:

http://www.thegistoffreedom.com/


ABOUT CIRCLE OF SISTERS EVENT:
The schedule begins on Saturday, Oct 30th with the “State of Black America sponsored by AARP featuring The Honorable Cory Booker, Reverend Al Sharpton, Ted Bunch and Ed Gordon. Following this forum is “Careers: A Brand New You” sponsored by Wachovia featuring Max Siegel, Ella L. J. Edmondson Bell, Omarosa Manigault-Stallwork, Lisa Price and Diane Ashley. This day continues with the “Circle of Sisters Book Club Meeting sponsored by Harper Collins Publishers featuring the works of featuring the works of Terry McMillan Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Attica Locke and Ernessa T. Carter and is followed by “Finance: The Power to Prosper” sponsored by State Farm Insurance featuring Susan Chapman, Deborah Owens and Londell McMillan. The day ends with an explosive R & B Concert featuring Fantasia, Eric Benet and Tank Donnell Jones.

Day 2, Sunday, Oct. 31st continues with more engaging educational, entertaining and spiritual activities beginning with “Love Fellowship Tabernacle Worship with Bishop Hezekiah Walker and continues with “Health: The Doctor Will See You” sponsored by NYC Health featuring Dr. Salvatore, PIX Morning News Medical Reporter, Dr. Rovenia Brock, Montel Williams, Sam Kass and Dr. Palmer. Next, the “Relationship Panel” featuring Susan Taylor, Tye & Shanté Tribbett and Lisa Oz then onto the “Gospel Explosion” hosted by Steve Harvey featuring Tye Tribbett, Deitrick Haddon and Vashawn Mitchell. Ending the day is “The Cos Fashion Show featuring Gwyneth, a line of stylish, sophisticated, comfortable shoes for real women and Courtney Washington, wear for sizes 4-24; just to name a few.

FOR THE KIDS there are Children’s Pavillion consisting of face painting, dance classes, author readings, drum instructions and more. In addition, there will be a COSTUME CONTEST. Children under 12 years old can show off their costumes in front of celebrity judges for a change to win cash prizes!


Tickets to the event are $10 with a 2 for 1 special and children under 10 are free.

For more info, to view bios of all the speakers/authors or to purchase tickets online, please go to www.circleofsisters.com

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