Blocks and strips

Essie B. Pettway designed this quilt based upon a picture of the facade of the Southern Poverty Law Center Building in Montgomery, Alabama. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is one of the foremost institutions in the United States committed to combating racism and working to make the American Constitution’s ideals a reality. The SPLC promotes civil rights through research, education, and legal actions. It also monitors hate groups and extremist activities throughout the United States.