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Loving, but critical: How a quilter feels about America at 250

WBUR | By Here & Now Newsroom
Published June 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT
Rev. Carol Burnside's flag quilt in progress. (Courtesy of Carol Burnside)
Courtesy of Carol Burnside
Rev. Carol Burnside's flag quilt in progress. (Courtesy of Carol Burnside)

Carol BurnsideHost Peter O’Dowd speaks with Rev. Carol Burnside of Baltimore, who describes herself as a quilter for racial justice. She talks about how the American flag is inspiring her art this summer.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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