The NQP’s Artistic Director annually stages workshops in senior and cultural centers that engage participants in telling their stories through the medium of quilting. The resulting quilts are then exhibited at various community based venues where they foster dialogue about racial, cultural and economic equity, promote Black community solidarity and contribute to a healthier community. The Quilts narrate the stories of Black and other resilient populations who have lived the majority of their lives in their communities. Collectively, their stories reflect the community’s growth and paint a powerful and valuable picture that is essential to the broader narrative.