Fiber artist, designer, and cultural activist Xenobia Bailey has a favorite institution where she goes for inspiration: the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. With its wide range of original documents, Xenobia says it provides a bird's eye view of the country for use in her work. But beyond the direct artistic value she derives from the Schomburg, Xenobia values the center as a virtual teacher or mentor. She recommends it to others, whether teachers, students, or politicians, to help plan their future.

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