Lately, it seems as if companies have thrown Black leaders in design and technology into survival mode. Between the layoffs of DEI teams and the public attacks on Black leaders’ worthiness to lead, ...
Despite studying politics, philosophy, and economics at the University of Oxford, Prempeh has never called herself a historian. However, her new book provides the opportunity for others to learn ...
A question has confronted graphic designer Cheryl D. Holmes-Miller since the start of her career: “Where are the Black designers?” She explored it as a writer, first in the form of a trailblazing ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I’m a serial entrepreneur building an inclusive future of work. When Omari Souza launched the State of Black Design conference, he ...
In the opening paragraphs of the British design writer and editor Charlene Prempeh’s new book, she recalls a conversation she had in the late summer of 2020. (A conversation via Zoom, of course.) ...
Today is Juneteenth, and State of Black Design is kicking off a celebration of black design. Founder of State of Black Design Omari Souza joins to tell us more about their event, We On Point.
How this year’s Met Gala exhibit explores the history of Black dandyism 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' is the first Costume Institute exhibit to focus exclusively on Black designers. DSW to sell ...