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Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA of the Parsons School of Design joins us to address and discuss diversity and inclusion in the architectural profession. This episode is hosted by Alexandra Blakeslee of TECHNOFORM.

Show Notes & References:

When Ivory Towers Were Black: A Story about Race in Americas Cities and Universities
“According to the latest 2021 report by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, Black or African Americans continue to be underrepresented compared to US Census data. Only 1.9% of architects are Black or African American today.”
On Being a Black Body in “Nature”: A Walking Lyric by Jason Allen-Paisant
Pedagogy for a Beloved Commons: Pursuing Democracy’s Promise through Place-Based Activism

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