Bibframe Work
TitleFaith Ringgold oral historyOther Titles (e.g. Variant)Faith Ringgold interview conducted by Renee PoussaintNVLP Interview with Faith Ringgold (Title on copyright application)TypeMoving ImageCollectionSubjectRinggold, Faith--Interviews. (LCSH)African American art (LCSH)African American quilts (LCSH)African American women artists--Interviews (LCSH)African American women authors--Interviews (LCSH)African American women teachers--Interviews (LCSH)Digital photographs--Color--2000-2010 (GMGPC) NoteLanguage: In English.Forms part of: National Visionary Leadership Project Interviews and Conference Collection (AFC 2004/007)SummaryThe interview includes Faith Ringgold's memories of growing up in Harlem, New York, attending the City College of New York and becoming an art teacher. She recalls quitting her teaching job to become a professional artist and the racism and sexism in the art world. She discusses her artwork with quilting, raising her daughters and writing the children's book, "Tar Beach."DurationPT210MOrigin Date(s)2004-03-12 Authorized Access PointRinggold, Faith Faith Ringgold oral history