Fabric of Freedom

Sep 1

Freedom movements and social justice activism are as integral to Greensboro, NC, as its railroads. Fabric of Freedom was a series of arts programs that celebrated the diversity and cultural history of Greensboro, host city for the National Folk Festival (2015–2017). Exhibits, music, dance, community events, and more were presented in venues across the city throughout September. As program curator and coordinator, I conceived and produced these events. I also designed the Fabric of Freedom logo and brochure.

Asian-Pacific American Family Celebration, Greensboro Historical Museum. Photo courtesy GHM.

Activist April Parker at the "Greensboro is Our Home" storytelling session.

Hidden Histories, Elsewhere. Photo courtesy Elsewhere.

"Home is Where____________" prompt cards and responses

DaShawn Hickman and the Allen Boys, Greensboro Historical Museum.

Peace and Restoration for Self-Determination by artist Shani Peters at Bennett College.

Objects from the Borderlands by artist Susan Harbage Page at Greensboro Project Space.

"What's your North Carolina Story?" micro oral history Airstream.

National Folk Festival visitors help "weave the tent" with artist Jo Israelson for her Welcoming the Stranger project.

Gospel singer Mary D. Williams performs at the O.Henry Hotel.

Lewis Brandon, III, community historian at the Beloved Community Center.

Odyssey 5, a NC-grown soul band, at the Fabric of Freedom kick-off concert.

The Eliminators 2 at the International Civil Rights Museum and Center.

Traditions of Protest in North Carolina, exhibition by the North Carolina Folklore Society.

Fabric of Freedom events drew diverse crowds to venues across Greensboro.

"What's your North Carolina Story?" micro oral history Airstream interviewee portraits.

Katy Clune

Fabric of Freedom

Carolina Food Summit

UNC Global: Migration Narratives