faith ringgold was born on october 8, 1930, in new york city as faith willi jones. she is a renowned painter, author, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and intersectional activist. her narrative quilts are perhaps her most notable works. early life and education ringgold was born in harlem, new york city, to parents andrew louis jones and willi posey jones. she earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from the city college of…