North Raleigh Today

A platform is being provided to celebrate creativity and cultural heritage through creative expression, culture, and society. According to the event organizers, African Cultured Expressions of the Arts entails an in-depth knowledge of African textiles and how to create quilts and other crafts using African fabrics.

Individuals are encouraged to mark their calendars for June 19 and attend the African Cultured Expressions of the Arts "Sewcial" event. During the event, participants will have the opportunity to explore Ankara fabrics and African American quilts that convey stories, document family trees, and preserve memories of heritage.

The historical significance of quilting in Black American culture dates back to the 17th century, where enslaved women engaged in the art of quilting to provide warmth for themselves and their families. Quilts have since become a means of preserving black history, culture, and storytelling through art.

Attendees of the event will also have the chance to delve into the African American History Museum exhibit, engage in creating take-home crafts using African fabrics, and register on-site for upcoming quilting workshops at the John P. "Top" Greene African American Cultural Center. The event details include a date of Wednesday, June 19, a time slot from 6 to 8 p.m., and is open to all ages, with no cost involved.