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A centuries-old artistic tradition among Black women, quilting draws new attention amid a national reckoning on race.
Chairman Adam Schiff at the Monitor Breakfast, September 23, 2021

Chairman Adam Schiff at the Monitor Breakfast, September 23, 2021