AIDS Memorial Quilt: Raising Awareness a Stitch at a Time

The video discusses the AIDS Memorial Quilt, a community art project initiated by Cleve Jones to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and honor those who died from the disease. The quilt, which began in San Francisco, grew to become the largest piece of community folk art, spreading awareness and being nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. It remains a powerful symbol of the fight against AIDS.

In what year was the quilt first displayed on the National Mall in Washington, DC?

Why do you think the AIDS Memorial Quilt is considered an important piece of community art?