Michael Ford Hip Hop Architecture Scholarship Winner

Michael Ford

By Michael Ford’s Facebook Post 

Last night, something truly special happened in Detroit. We surprised Kamryon Johnson, a sophomore at the University of Detroit Mercy’s School of Architecture and Community Development with the $10,000 Michael Ford Hip Hop Architecture Scholarship.

Kamryon discovered her passion for architecture as an 8th grader through our Hip Hop Architecture camp. Seeing her grow into a talented student pursuing architecture is exactly why we do this work.

This scholarship, funded by Michigan Central. This is a step toward changing the fact that only 0.2% of U.S. architects are African American women. We’re committed to breaking barriers and building a more inclusive future in design.

It was an unforgettable night with Kamryon’s family, friends, and supporters joining us to celebrate this milestone at @pequenocantinadetroit.

Kamryon participated in the 2018 Hip Hop Architecture Camp at MOCAD in Detroit. She went on to become the valedictorian of her high school class and received the prestigious @bergmeyer_design Hip Hop Architecture Travel Scholarship and Internship, representing the Hip Hop Architecture Camp in Boston for a week. Kamryon also gained valuable experience through the Hip Hop Architecture Camp’s internship program with BrandNu Design Studio.

Currently, she is a sophomore at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she maintains a 3.6 GPA. Kamryon serves her university as a Residential Advisor and is an active member of NOMAS, recently attending her first @nomanational Conference.

Thanks to our scholarship review team: Asia Williams, Antoine Philips, Eryk Christian, N’dia Jones