Stitched in History: Georgia Payne on Quilting, Storytelling, and Preserving Black Legacy

In this inspiring episode, host Kevin P. Henry sits down with Georgia Payne, a gifted quilter and storyteller on a mission to keep Black history alive. Through powerful visual exhibits and deeply personal creations, Georgia shares how she uses quilts, African artifacts, dolls, and historical narratives to educate communities—especially the next generation—about the richness and resilience of African American history.

 

Ahead of the Nubian Jam on July 26 in Everett, WA, Georgia gives us a preview of the History Tent she’ll co-host. The tent features a 20-foot African American timeline, African masks, artwork, dolls, and quilts that tell untold stories—including an Underground Railroad quilt. She discusses the significance of Black representation in dolls, the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen and Buffalo Soldiers, and her creative journey with African textiles.

 

Kevin and Georgia also discuss why traditional education has failed to tell the full story of Black history and how art and community action can fill that gap.

 

📍 Featured Event:

🗓️ Nubian Jam – July 26, Forest Park, Everett, WA

🎪 Visit the History Tent curated by Georgia Payne

 

🔗 Connect & Learn More:

• Follow the work of Snohomish County Black Heritage
• Learn more about the Nubian Jam: https://www.nubianjam.com/
• Support local Black historians, artists, and educators