Women's History Month (1320)
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Celebrating the contributions of women making a difference in the worlds of art, music and literature during Women's History Month.1) Founded in 1994 the Ebony Rainbow Quilters spend much of their time celebrating the spirit of African American Culture. Their quilts were on exhibit and the NJ State Museum. They talk about their love of the craft, styles and techniques. 2) Meet composer, performer and conductor Nkeiru Okoye. Born in Nigeria, this very talented, young woman talks about her struggle to change the perception of what a composer is "supposed" to look like. Learning that determination pays off, she shares her early experiences as a black female composer. 3) A new voice in the literary world, author A.J. Verdelle tackles the African American experience from a female perspective. Her debut novel, "The Good Negress" follows a young woman of the '60's, caught between the paths of domestic work and academic learning.

Guests - Jacqueline Jenkins, Co-founder, Ebony Rainbow Quilters - Gail Milburn - Clarissa Smith - Sarah Randall - Gladys Coleman - Barbara Jorden, President, Ebony Rainbow Quilters - Sylvia Rodgers