Quilt inspired by Gee’s Bend unveiled, stitching Akron youth into a generations-old tradition

Bria Turner doesn’t remember why she was drawn to blue and yellow fabric when she contributed to the design of an African American quilt during the MLK Power, Love and Justice Female Youth Symposium.

Yet she continues to take pride in her group’s efforts that led up to Black History Month.

“It was fun getting to be around [them] and seeing them express themselves in such an artistic way, seeing the different patterns that they use,” said Turner, a sophomore at Archbishop Hoban High School. “I enjoyed getting to put pieces together that I found fitting.”…

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