Stunning Black History Collection Hosted by First Baptist Church of Glenarden on Super Bowl Sunday

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 3, 2012 -- Severn, MD -- The Freeman Institute® Black History Collection will be showcased Sunday, February 5, 2012, from 8:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden's Worship Center, located at 600 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774.

This diverse collection highlights the important achievements and events in African American history. The award-winning film Return To Glory: The Powerful Stirring of the Black Man will be shown during the same time in the exhibit area. This event is open to the public -- http://www.returnToGlory.org

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Stunning Black History Collection Hosted by First Baptist Church of Glenarden on Super Bowl Sunday

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Dr. Freeman states, "I’m a big fan of gateways. I really think one of the best ways to reach the hearts of young people is through the gateway of culture and history. To have 1,000 kids mesmerized by seeing actual documents and artifacts, and it’s the real thing, and then to tell a story about it and have kids come up afterward and look at it ... That, to me, is one of the best ways to start engaging people. The fire it lit under them to make them want to know more, to go home and look it up on Google because they saw the actual piece."

Over the past decade, Dr. Freeman has combined his entrepreneurial skills and love for history to develop The Freeman Institute® Black History Collection. The collection is currently comprised of over 3,000 authentic documents and artifacts (oldest piece dated 1553) that communicate a story of creativity, inventiveness, and perseverance. -- http://www.BlackHistoryCollection.com

Some examples of pieces in this extensive collection include:

1) The authentic Samuel Goldwyn Productions check paid to Pearl Bailey (and signed by her) for her part in the movie, Porgy and Bess.
2) A 4-page letter hand-written and signed by the famous British abolitionist William Wilberforce.
3) A 1553 Peruvian document hand-written in Old Spanish discussing the sale of Cristobal, a slave from Mozambique.
4) Bob "Showboat" Hall's official Harlem Globetrotters travel bag.
5) Authentic 50-pound slave ball from the Henrietta Marie, the oldest recorded slave shipwreck in the world (summer, 1700).
6) The acetate 78 RPM test pressing of Louis Armstrong's first recorded vocal performance in 1926, “Georgia Grind.”

7) Nine original bottles of Madam C.J. Walker's perfume (Carnation, Gardenia and Wisteria).
8) Original program (ca. 1867) of Blind Tom’s piano performances in London and Paris.
9) And many more...


When Freeman makes Black History Month presentations at government agencies, corporations, educational institutions, and faith-based organizations, he generally brings 20-30 pieces from his collection to form a small portable exhibit for each event. Raised in a small Canadian town, Freeman also showcases some of the more compelling pieces when interviewed by the media about his passion for African American History -- http://www.BlackHistoryPresentation.com

Joel Freeman has a dream -- to help establish Black History galleries (minimum 2,000 sq. ft.) in major cities across America. "African American History is too rich for just one month," he states. "I want each of these galleries to educate and inspire young people of all ages, all year round." The strategic business plan and economic viability study are complete and he is now ready to launch the vision in 2012 - http://www.BlackHistoryGallery.com

"When studying Black History, both Afrocentrism and Eurocentrism provide excellent documentation to support their respective views. But the more one researches, the more one realizes that both disciplines also have some pretty crazy/fringe stuff that isn't corroborated by original sources. I'd rather use the term: Truthcentric, hopefully providing more light than heat," states Dr. Joel A. Freeman - a message that transcends race.

As the author of the DVD presentation "A White Man's Journey Into Black History," Freeman states, "Each gallery will also have a wall dedicated to some of the White abolitionists who sacrificed their lives for the anti-slavery cause."

Dr. Freeman is available to talk with any organization interested in establishing a Black History gallery as an outreach to their local community.

DR. JOEL A. FREEMAN

As the veteran mentor/chaplain for the NBA Washington Bullets/Wizards for 19 years ('79-'98), award-winning film maker, serial entrepreneur, and prolific author, Dr. Freeman has been working on this project for over fifteen years. Freeman is available to make highly visual, educational, and inspirational Black History presentations, as well as unique presentations about the historical and contemporary significance of the famous Rosetta Stone.
BIO: http://www.freemaninstitute.com/JAFbio.htm

MEDIA CONTACT:
Joel A. Freeman, Ph.D., Box 305, Gambrills, MD 21054
Office: 410-729-4011
Fax: 410-729-0353
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http://www.freemaninstitute.com/foundation.htm-- TFI Foundation
http://www.freemaninstitute.com/rs.htm -- Rosetta Stone Replica Project

More information can be found online at http://www.freemaninstitute.com/Collectmain.htm

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