Follow Me To Freedom and Into Women’s History Month
- O.V. Brantley
- Feb 29, 2024
- 1 min read
Finding creative ways to celebrate Black History Month is always fun. The name of the game is just to be intentional about acknowledging, appreciating and celebrating Black History.
Even though I hate to see the official celebration end, at my age everyday of my life is Black History. So I hope you will stay tuned as I continue to celebrate my culture through quilts.
My quilt Follow Me to Freedom is symbolic for me in so many ways. It is a traditional Underground Railroad quilt with a little flare. What better way to honor my ancestors than an Underground Railroad quilt! The traditional Underground Railroad blocks are set in a landscape setting to symbolize the trip to freedom. The journey chronicles being enslaved on a Southern plantation and ends as a free person by following the North Star. Of course Harriet is leading the way with one of my angels standing guard.
Follow Me to Freedom is also a lesson in leadership. What a courageous leader Harriet was! I think we can all be leaders in our own way. Just start by helping other people be successful. I think all leaders have that in common.
Freedom is precious. Fight for it! Let's go!
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