BeEquitable
We are committed to fostering and cultivating equity, representation and anti-racism in our industry. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self- expression, unique capabilities and talent that we invest in the design community represents our culture, our reputation, and our achievement. We stand in solidarity with the fight against systemic racism both within and beyond the architecture and design industry.
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Panels
The Time For Change Is Now. This powerful panel examines the role design plays in solving social justice issues as well as the lack of diversity and representation in the profession. Novità Senior Vice President Joseph Cephas hosts the panel alongside black design industry leaders: Angelita Scott, Ph.D. (Assistant Professor, Georgia Southern University), Maya Bird-Murphy (founder, Chicago Mobile Makers), and Ronnie Belizaire, IIDA (Corporate Real Estate Manager, Daimler). The discussion examines the problems facing African Americans both in society and in the industry, then focuses in on a path forward. The first video presents a deep dive into the topics of diversity and social justice and the second is an interactive Q&A with the audience.
Pledge
We pledge to enhance opportunities for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) designers and creatives, to support equity, representation, and anti-racism within our community and to amplify Black and underrepresented voices.
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Resources
Below you’ll find a compilation of resources we’ve gathered which examine ways to promote a more just and equitable industry and society. This document is an ever-developing resource created and continuously updated by many thoughtful minds. Our mission is to share these resources with leaders in our industry and beyond. They speak to training, hiring practices, mentorships & internships, architecture and design, organizations to support, areas for widening networks, recommendations for films, books, documentaries, podcasts, etc. that highlight Black creatives, thought leaders, and change agents that speak on their fight for social justice, mental health resources for the BIPOC community, and more. The hope is that we can all grow together by listening, learning, speaking out, taking action, and standing together.
If you have a resource you would like to add to our list, please let us know.