Terri A. Sewell tweeted the following:
"2/ The original Gees Bend Quilters were enslaved women from Boykin, Alabamabetter known as Gees Bendwho stitched together pieces of fabric to create abstract designs never before expressed on quilts. Their quilts were passed down over generations and gained national renown."Read on Twitter
Here are other recent tweets from Terri A. Sewell:
"3/ It was my honor to host these trailblazers in Washington D.C. for a briefing with Etsy and Nest on how we can best support the maker economy. This #BlackHistoryMonth let us not forget the barrier-breaking legacy & economic independence these gorgeous tapestries represent."Read on Twitter"Read on Twitter
"1/ Today, we recognize the Gees Bend Quilters who made their mark on history with their long quilting lineage. The Gee's Bend Quilters established the Freedom Quilting Bee in 1966 as a way to help African American women gain economic independence."Read on Twitter
"Great visit from the Chancellor of the University of Alabama System, Finis St. John IV, and his team! Had a very productive conversation about how we can work together to support the entire UA system."Read on Twitter
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