Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's ...

Lane's quilts are rich with symbolism, especially one she made that features quilt block designs inspired by stories of the Underground Railroad. "This is an Underground Railroad sampler quilt ...

Edith Edmunds, who is 99 years old, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing Thursday on Juneteenth.

A completed Underground Railroad Code quilt made by Edith Edmunds. The top right block represents the "monkey ... so they wouldn't stand out among free Black people. The "drunken pair" told ...

Editor's note: This story previously misstated the date for the Juneteenth Block Party. The event is Thursday, June 19. There are plenty of ways to celebrate June's first forecasted sunny weekend ...

In a new documentary, the actress talks about the prejudice and loneliness she faced after becoming the rare Hollywood star who is deaf. By Alissa Wilkinson Beyond the somewhat silly premise of ...

For Edith Edmunds, the art of quilt making is inextricably linked to the Black struggle for freedom. That's why she plans to be sewing on Juneteenth. "It's what I love to do," she told NPR in a ...