This story was filmed at the Center during a 2012 “Call My Name” quilting workshop conducted by The NAMES Project Foundation.

In March 2012, a team from The NAMES Project Foundation came to The Women’s Collective in Washington, D.C., to conduct a “Call My Name” quilting workshop.

Mannette has worked for 75 years to develop and popularize the steel drum, creating seven of the ten instruments used in steel drum bands today.

Gert McMullin, one of the original volunteers with The AIDS Memorial Quilt, reflects on her experiences during the early stages of the AIDS pandemic

The AIDS Memorial Quilt was impacted by a storm at the Festival, but incurred only minor damage—a testament to the resilience of the quilt, the program team, and the visitors who pitched in to help.

Mike Smith, co-founder of The NAMES Project Foundation, discusses the inspirational power of The AIDS Memorial Quilt

Emily Hoskins, a University of Illinois alumna and two-time Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair basketball, explains how innovations at the university empower individuals with disabilities

Albus Cavus is a nonprofit collective of artists, educators, and visionaries who use art, science, and technology to improve public spaces and build healthy communities.

“Yo-Yo Queen” Marquetta Bell-Johnson recounts the power of quilting to transform tragedy into celebration

Meshell Ndegeocello performs as part of the Bring Back the Funk concert presented by the National Museum of African American History and Culture