Tanzanian architect Violet Mafuwe shares her story and work on Beyond the Built’s Instagram this week
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From National Organization of Minority Architects
Women’s History Month was preempted by this pandemic. Here’s some critical news you’ve missed.
Dr. Kathryn Anthony created this piece specifically for the NOMA family.
Learn about the contributions of Dina Griffin, Amanda Williams, Monica Chadha and Renata Graw both to the Obama Presidential Center and the world.
Shared by Susan Frieson
Mariam Kamara named an honorary fellow of RAIC
Mariam Kamara, a founder and principal of atelier masomi, in Niamey Niger, named an honorary fellow of Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
Archinect’s article round-up in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr birthday
In honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr birthday holiday, Archinect’s “round up of some of [their] coverage on issues of equality, and the amazing people working to further progress in this area.”
2020 Desiree Cooper Scholarship
We are pleased to announce for the third year the Desiree V. Cooper (DVC) Memorial Scholarship Foundation will offer assistance to those taking the architect registration exam.
The scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Desiree V. Cooper by championing the things she was passionate about in her professional career and personal endeavors: providing continual service to her communities and encouraging minorities and women in the advancement of their careers in architecture. Scholarships are offered in three categories: The Black Women in Architecture Award, The Harrisburg Memorial Award, and The DC Memorial Award!
2020 Scholarship applications are now being accepted. Deadline is January 10, 2020.
BWA Brunch 2019
Join Us!
Join over 40 women at the 2019 Black Women in Architecture Brunch. This year’s event will be September 21. We are again partnering with the Architects Foundation to hold the event at the Octagon House.
Event proceeds go to the Desiree Cooper ARE Scholarship. You can donate here.
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BWA 2019 Brunch Save The Date
Save The Date
We are in the planning stage for the 2019 Black Women in Architecture Brunch. This year’s event will be September 21. We are again partnering with the Architects Foundation to hold the event at the Octagon House.
Stay tuned for more event details.
Thank you to current sponsors
Help support the event. Contact us to be a BWA 2019 Sponsor.
Learn more about the event that raises funds for the Desiree Cooper ARE Scholarship.
2019 Desiree Cooper Scholarship
We are pleased to announce for the second year the Desiree V. Cooper (DVC) Memorial Scholarship Foundation will offer assistance to those taking the architect registration exam.
The scholarship seeks to honor the life and legacy of Desiree V. Cooper by championing the things she was passionate about in her professional career and personal endeavors: providing continual service to her communities and encouraging minorities and women in the advancement of their careers in architecture. Scholarships are offered in three categories: The Black Women in Architecture Award, The Harrisburg Memorial Award, and The DC Memorial Award!
2019 Scholarship applications are now being accepted. Deadline is January 10, 2019.
BWA 2018 Brunch
September 2018 BWA Brunch
This year’s brunch partners will be the Architects Foundation and BlackSpace. Architects Foundation have generously offered the Octagon House as a venue for this year’s event. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the historic house as well as view the exhibit: 50 Years After Whitney Young Jr. The exhibit shares Young’s life, the circumstances leading to his speech at the 1968 AIA National Convention, the creation of the award, and the award recipients.
Additionally, members of BlackSpace will be welcoming all Black urbanists in the 11:00 – 1:00 hours in celebration of the Shifting the Landscape covenings. BlackSpace is a Black urbanist collective that demands a present and future where Black people, Black spaces, and Black culture matter and thrive.
Purchase tickets here.
Event Agenda
9:45 doors open
10 – 11:00 women only networking, exhibit open
10:45 – women in arch photo, BWA Network introduction
11:00 brunch served,open to Blackspace members
11:45 Blackspace introduction
12:15 wrap up
1:00 Museum opens to public
Purchase tickets here.
Help support the event. Become a BWA 2018 Sponsor.
Thank you to current sponsors
BWA Brunch pt3
Last summer, I got this crazy idea that I could gather a room full of black women architects to network and just meet each other. The idea was cemented in my mind after a conversation with a local colleague.
I started out with a list of 25 women. I asked them to send me names and emails to add the list. By the day of the actual event, I had sent emails to over 65 women. I had forty attendees including a couple of New Yorkers who came down to attend. I was amazed, and a felt a little like I was watching a giant snow ball roll down a hill building momentum.