Tag: Black History
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Unpacking the nuances of the phrase “We the People,”
“It is more than a sculpture, installation or a mural providing visual beauty. Life is more meaningful when you are surrounded by creativity; when cities invest in public art, it is guaranteed to elevate the mundane into that which celebrates.” We the people: yesterday, today, and tomorrow theme for the museum exhibition delves into the…
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Blacks Who Design. Where Are A The Rest?
Did you know only 3% of the design industry are black? Yes, 3%! Caucasians make up 73% of the industry. There is a reason why things are the way they are. As a black designer, I have encountered barriers by being apart of the industry. I had to figure out how to exist in it…
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Why Aren’t There More Black Owners/Founders?
As we start Black History month, this is still on a lot of our minds. Black Americans make up over 13% of the population & make up a tiny portion of the tech workforce. Black-founded companies receive just 1% of venture funding—and the disparity has only widened over the past year. Black founders are under-represented…
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I’m Not Black Only In February.
The 1 thing everyone in society needs to remember. I’m black everyday, 365 days. I’m not black because someone says I am. Im not black because it’s stated on a t-shirt. I’m not black because it’s February. I’m not black because of several hashtags often used most in certain times: #blackownedbusiness #28daysofblackcosplay #blackartist #blackgraphicdesigner #blackhistorymonth…