15 Black Architects Who Helped Build America
In the 1930’s, there were about 60 Black Americans were listed as registered architects. Many of their buildings have since been lost … Keep Reading
Restoration of Nina Simone’s Childhood Home To Begin This Spring
The proposed rehabilitation of Nina Simone’s childhood home in Tryon, N.C., is moving forward, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The … Keep Reading
Meet the Black Architect who designed Duke University 37 years before he could have attended it
In 1902, when Julian F. Abele graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in architecture, he was the school’s first-ever … Keep Reading
10 Tips For Photographing Darker Skin Tones
No, you’re not crazy: photographing darker skin tones, like mine, is harder than photographing lighter ones. Before anyone goes and reports me … Keep Reading
15 Black Owned Home Decor Companies
The home decor market is growing at a steady pace. This is partly due to a relatively strong real estate market and … Keep Reading
12 Black Interior Designers You Should Know
From organizing rooms, picking flooring and the right shutters from shuttercraft-warwick.co.uk, to finding furniture to complement it all, a good interior designer … Keep Reading
Boston Architecture designed by Black Architects
Private developers in the Boston did not hire black architects for several decades, so much of the architecture in the city today … Keep Reading
8 Seattle Works Designed by Black Architects
On the surface, Seattle’s architectural heritage can seem very, very white. But black architects have been contributing to Seattle’s urban fabric for … Keep Reading
Ancient Modern: Designer Hadiya Williams on Her Work and Inspiration
In 2018, we’re launching a new section: Aesthetics + Design. Our love of architecture, the arts and timeless design is married to … Keep Reading