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At NOMA’s annual conference equity issues in the profession remain top of mind
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At NOMA’s annual conference equity issues in the profession remain top of mind

The annual conference for the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), or “the eXchange,” took place from October 23–27 in Baltimore this year. The proceedings featured a heightened political energy partly because of equity issues...

19 November 2024
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NOMA summer programs saw 43 young professionals connected with architecture firms, fellowships, and grants
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NOMA summer programs saw 43 young professionals connected with architecture firms, fellowships, and grants

National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) has concluded the sixth edition of its NOMA Future Faces initiative, which sees young professionals connected with industry summer internships. The 2024 edition saw 25 students and recent graduates...

11 September 2024
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Ralph Raymond’s 40 under 40 in Atlanta
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Ralph Raymond’s 40 under 40 in Atlanta

Meet this year's 40 Under 40 class, a group of Atlanta’s best and brightest young professionals and emerging leaders.

02 September 2024
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NOMA Announces NFF and Prescott Reavis Grant Winners 2024
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NOMA Announces NFF and Prescott Reavis Grant Winners 2024

National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Initiatives to Diversify the Architecture Field Connect 43 Young Professionals with Summer Internship Opportunities and Resources.

27 August 2024
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At Wells Fargo site destroyed in riots, construction finally underway on affordable housing complex
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At Wells Fargo site destroyed in riots, construction finally underway on affordable housing complex

Housing nonprofit Project for Pride in Living is leading the Lake Street project that combines affordable rentals with space for businesses owned by people of color and a new Wells Fargo branch.

08 July 2024
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People, Projects & Changing the World
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People, Projects & Changing the World

The New York office is led by Pascale Sablan as CEO, a prominent architect who is currently president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). Sablan is a welcome force—she is people-focused, at once driven and down to earth. 

08 July 2024
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NOMA Members featured on Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry
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NOMA Members featured on Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Through this work, this year’s class of Rising Stars have directly benefited the design profession, their employers, project owners, and society.  This impact also extends to work done in their communities as well as leadership and mentorship within...

24 June 2024
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AIA Houston President Melvalean McLemore On The Lack Of Black Women In Architecture And How To Change That
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AIA Houston President Melvalean McLemore On The Lack Of Black Women In Architecture And How To Change That

When Melvalean McLemore earned her license to practice architecture in 2016, she was only the 16th Black woman in Texas to do so.

01 June 2024
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Designing success: How one architect instructor is inspiring the next generation
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Designing success: How one architect instructor is inspiring the next generation

How one architect instructor is inspiring the next generation. “I take education seriously, and I think it’s important that I get my students more prepared than I was even at the community college level,” Jacobs said.

01 June 2024
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Tiffany Brown’s Social Impact Women to Watch Award
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Tiffany Brown’s Social Impact Women to Watch Award

Listed are the 25 finalists and 10 runners-up who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, a steadfast commitment to their mission and people, and achieved significant accomplishments for the social sector.

27 April 2024
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling. Making History: AIA, APA & NOMA Women Leaders
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling. Making History: AIA, APA & NOMA Women Leaders

As we near the end of 2024 Women’s History Month and the recognition of historic females paving the way, we want to acknowledge history being made at this moment.

28 March 2024
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Hord Coplan Macht Principal Appointed as First Black Chair to Maryland State Board of Architects
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Hord Coplan Macht Principal Appointed as First Black Chair to Maryland State Board of Architects

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has designated Cynthia Shonaiya, AIA, NCARB, Principal at Hord Coplan Macht (HCM), as the first Black Chair of the State Board of Architects.

11 March 2024
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Reject or Reclaim: Untangling the Tension Between Classical Architecture and Black Identity
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Reject or Reclaim: Untangling the Tension Between Classical Architecture and Black Identity

Wandile Mthiyane is an Obama Leader, TedxFellow, architectural designer, social entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Ubuntu Design Group (UDG) and The Anti-Racist Hotdog. He is proud to introduce The Tea, a peer-to-peer inclusion rating platform.

29 February 2024
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How to Find BIPOC, Women, and Minority-Owned Businesses for Your Next Home Project
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How to Find BIPOC, Women, and Minority-Owned Businesses for Your Next Home Project

There are niche directories and curated member lists specific to the home improvement industries that can help you find your next pro.

29 February 2024
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William M. Brown III receives Amistad Lifetime Achievement Award
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William M. Brown III receives Amistad Lifetime Achievement Award

The Bugg Foundation of Paterson, NJ, awarded William M. Brown III with the Amistad Lifetime Achievement Award.

26 February 2024
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Karen Burton works for more diversity in architecture field
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Karen Burton works for more diversity in architecture field

Karen Burton works for more diversity in the architecture field. Burton shares her story and contributions to the field.

26 February 2024
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Amber St. Julian recognized as 2024 Top Young Professionals
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Amber St. Julian recognized as 2024 Top Young Professionals

ENRTexas&Louisiana recognize Amber St. Julian as the 2024 Top Young Professionals

19 February 2024
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Local NOMA Chapter participates in ‘Canstruction’ exhibition to help fight hunger
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Local NOMA Chapter participates in ‘Canstruction’ exhibition to help fight hunger

Milwaukee Public Museum hosts 'Canstruction' exhibition to help fight hunger. 12 teams participated in the charity.

05 February 2024
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Emanuel Kelly, groundbreaking architect, longtime Temple professor, and social equity advocate, has died at 80
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Emanuel Kelly, groundbreaking architect, longtime Temple professor, and social equity advocate, has died at 80

He helped design and build dozens of landmarks in Philadelphia and the region, and made it a point to actively support architectural diversity and neighborhood revitalization.

04 February 2024
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A testament to creativity, collaboration, and the limitless possibilities of design
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A testament to creativity, collaboration, and the limitless possibilities of design

Introducing the Mike Ford x Shaw Contract Collection of rugs and broadloom​ that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop.

12 January 2024
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