TESTIMONIALS

"Your work is amazing"

"Thank you for sharing your stories and experiences"

"A lot of work was put into these tapestries...I loved all of them!"

"I loved the creativity and the beauty as a way of expressing history."

"Loved all the quilts and the events they reference - amazed to learn how African Americans impacted the American economy."

"Thank you for opening our minds and hearts in such a beautiful manner."

"The quilts are absolutely gorgeous...'Freedom Riders' was especially amazing. Thank you for this beautiful display, it was truly incredible."

"It's a blessing to learn the little known yet impactful facts you share in your craft."

"Your work starts conversations...that is what is so powerful about it."

"My students are truly amazed & inspired by your work - me too!"

"Inspirational!"

"Such beautiful & well researched work!"

"These quilts are incredible. Beautiful & full of history. I teach African American History & these are incredible teaching tools."

"Thank you for sharing your insights! I especially appreciated your discussion on acknowledging student greatness."

"Much appreciation for the reminder to educators to be lifelong learners who are dedicated & committed to helping students achieve their hopes & dreams."

"Thank you for sharing your experiences...you have made me believe that being an administrator is a real possibility."

"Fantastic visual display! Powerful! We must never forget our rich history" - Vice Principal, Berkeley High School

"Inspirational!"

"Thank you for sharing the stories of the past to our youth to help us build a better future" - Principal, Alum Rock Union School District

"Wonderful quilts - fantastic presentation" - Administrator, Yolo County Office of Education

"I brought my 5 year old daughter today, & it was pure joy watching her enjoy & appreciate your work. This was the highlight of the day!"

"I loved your presentation and the information that my child received"

"Your exhibit spoke volumes to me."

"A legacy in print...."

"Thank you for reminding us that we must keep fighting for democracy. Your work is a hopeful inspiration."

"Great & amazing work! It was like walking down memory lane. It really makes me proud of our history and how we are able to rise up..."

"This was a wonderful showcase of our history...so well needed in our community for our youth to not forget their greatness."

"These tapestries tell a unique story of African American history that we all need to know."

"These quilts are awesome and a once-in-a-lifetime experience...message well said!"

"Thank you for your beautiful work for African people and ALL people."

"I especially loved 'Agents of Change' and 'Connections'....although they are all beautiful."

"Thank you for sharing your amazing work & your research into the collective African American experience."

"Extremely powerful presentation & expression of history."

"Thank you for your beautiful work - we see your heart on every quilt."

"Beauty combined with hard history - quite a balance."

"This exhibit should be in more open spaces & should be part of a touring exhibit."

"Empowering! Inspiring! Amazing the threads common to my own East Indian heritage through the Fiji Islands."

"Very rich & thought provoking - public schools should be showing your work."