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Don't miss Part 2 of an unforgettable story on the Lin. Woods Gospel Entertainment Podcast!Our special guest, Reginald Foreman aka "Reggie the Lion" — TV Host/Producer, Author, Christian Clothing Designer, and Motivational Speaker — shares his raw, powerful journey from the streets to salvation.At just 19, he robbed a bank and spent years in prison. But behind those bars, he met God and discovered his true purpose. This is a story of resilience, redemption, and unshakable faith you won't want to miss!Listen. Subscribe. Download for FREE.#LinWoodsGospelEntertainmentPodcast #Faith #Inspiration #ChristianAuthorsConnect with Lin. Woods:X: @linwoodsFacebook & LinkedIn: @Lin. WoodsInstagram & TikTok: @linwoods96

This episode didn't get nearly as many listens as it should, probably being that it was only episode 6, so now is a good time to push this rerun out into the world. Especially since LA is on fire, and I've been temporarily displaced by the fires. Enjoy!Renowned graphic designer Gail Anderson shares her journey from creating magazines in her youth to working at Rolling Stone and beyond, discussing her experiences as a woman of color in the design industry and the evolution of her career. Listen in on how Gail's mentors shaped her path and the fulfillment she finds in seeing her designs in the world._______Support this podcast with a small donation: Buy Me A CoffeeThis show is powered by Nice PeopleJoin this podcast and the Patreon community: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknowHave a 1:1 mentor call with Amber Asay: intro.co/amberasay____About Gail:Gail Anderson is a distinguished designer, writer, and educator, renowned for her impactful work at Rolling Stone magazine where she served as senior art director. She's an AIGA Medalist, has authored 14 books and currently chairs the BFA Advertising and BFA Design departments at the School of Visual Arts. Anderson's creative portfolio extends to Broadway, where she has designed posters for notable productions, and she has several awards, including the 2018 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Lifetime Achievement​In this episode, Gail shares her journey, starting from her early years as a creative in grammar school to what it was like navigating the challenges as a Black woman designer in the 80s and 90s, while breaking barriers in the industry.Join us as we explore Gail's career, her inspirations, and her thoughts on the evolving world of design. Today, we're bringing you a firsthand look into the mind of a true design trailblazer.A massive thank you to Gail for sharing her incredible journey, insights, and wisdom with us. It's been an absolute honor to have her on the show and to learn from her experiences and expertise.  Her story is a testament to the power of creativity, perseverance, and passion. Highlights:Gail's creative beginnings and inspirations in the BronxHer education at SVA and women teachers like Paula Scher, Carin Goldberg, Louise FiliNavigating the design industry in the 80s and 90s as a black womanIconic work at Rolling Stone and BroadwayThe importance of writing books on design for continual learningReflections on her career and legacy in the design worldLinks:Learn more about Gail Anderson's work at her websiteSubscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and SpotifySocial Media:Instagram: @amberasayInstagram: @WomenDesignersPod ____View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:Instagram: Amber AsayInstagram: Women Designers Pod

In this season 13 opening episode, I speak with season 4 guest Helecia Williams about transitioning from a sporty-chic style, how the way she feels directly influences her wardrobe choices, the power of experimenting with unique, standout pieces, the challenges of fit and comfort, and why it's okay to let go of pieces that just don't work. We also discuss the quality of pieces from small Black-owned designers, why embracing individuality in style is more important than ever, a color trend she's loving, why no one really cares about what you're wearing, and much more.  Listen to Helecia's original episode. In this episode she mentions: KHOI Fumi The Label Kendall Miles Kai Collective Lorvae Andrea Iyamah Follow Helecia on Instagram, YouTube, Tik Tok, Threads, and Pinterest! Join BSA+ for special merch, bonus content, and more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Connect with Black Style Anecdotes on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Shop BSA merch!

Uncover the fascinating story of Zelda Wynn Valdes, whose mastery of the mermaid silhouette led to her creation of the iconic Playboy Bunny costume, with insights from special guest Tobi Ashiru._______Support this podcast with a small donation: Buy Me A CoffeeThis show is powered by Nice PeopleJoin this podcast and the Patreon community: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknowHave a 1:1 mentor call with Amber Asay: intro.co/amberasayCheck out the original reel / video this podcast was based on: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6EDEMrLDsn/Sources:Dazzling Zelda (Children's Book by Farai Simoyi and Aura Lewis)About Zelda Wynn Valdes:Zelda Wynn Valdes (1901 – 2001) is often overlooked in design history even though she was one of the most influential fashion designers known for her hourglass silhouette dresses, and helping popularize the mermaid dress.In fact, the femininity of her work caught the eye of Hugh Hefner who commissioned her to design the iconic and patented playboy bunny costume in 1960.But before that, In 1948, Valdes became the first black person to open her own boutique on Broadway in Manhattan.Zelda's alluring yet sophisticated dresses were embraced by prominent figures such as Joyce Bryant, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Eartha Kitt, Josephine Baker, Diahann Carroll, Dorothy Dandridge, and Mae West. She even designed Maria Cole's gown for her wedding to Nat King Cole in 1948.Zelda continued her impactful career until her passing in 2001, contributing to over 80 ballet productions at the Dance Theatre of Harlem.She made it her mission to leave the door wide open for all the black women designers following in her footsteps. She led a fashion coalition that was founded with the sole purpose of promoting black designers. ____View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:Instagram: Amber AsayInstagram: Women Designers Pod

Discover the captivating and untold story of Ann Lowe, the brilliant designer behind Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress, as we delve into her legacy with fashion historian and author, Elizabeth Way.________Join the Patreon community for bonus features and video versions: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknowCheck out the original reel / video this podcast was based on: https://www.instagram.com/p/C6EDEMrLDsn/Sources:Ann Lowe: American Couturier by Elizabeth WayMargaret Powell's master's thesis, The Life and Work of Ann Lowe, published in 2012 by the Corcoran School of the Arts & Design (Included in the book above)By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley (Fictional Novel based on her life)The Mike Douglas Show InterviewAbout Ann Lowe:Ann Lowe (1898-1981) was an influential African American fashion designer whose exquisite gowns were sought after by America's social elite. Born in Clayton, Alabama, she learned the art of dressmaking from her mother and grandmother, both skilled seamstresses. Despite facing significant racial barriers, Lowe's talent led her to design dresses for prominent families, including the Rockefellers, the du Ponts, and the Kennedys.Her most famous creation was Jacqueline Kennedy's wedding dress in 1953, a masterpiece completed under extraordinary circumstances. Lowe's work was known for its meticulous craftsmanship, hand-sewn details, and elegant designs, yet she received little recognition during her lifetime. Financial struggles and the racial discrimination she faced often overshadowed her achievements. Today, Ann Lowe is celebrated as a trailblazer in the fashion industry, whose contributions continue to inspire and influence designers around the world.About Elizabeth Way:Elizabeth Way is a curator who specializes in fashion history, particularly focusing on the intersection of fashion and African American culture. Elizabeth has curated several exhibitions, including "Black Fashion Designers" and "Fabric In Fashion," which highlight the contributions of Black designers and the significance of textiles in fashion. She also co-edited the book "Black Designers in American Fashion," contributing to scholarship and public understanding of the impact of Black designers in the fashion industry. AND authored a book that just came out in 2023 about Ann Lowe  ____View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:Instagram: Amber AsayInstagram: Women Designers Pod

Renowned graphic designer Gail Anderson shares her journey from creating magazines in her youth to working at Rolling Stone and beyond, discussing her experiences as a woman of color in the design industry and the evolution of her career. Listen in on how Gail's mentors shaped her path and the fulfillment she finds in seeing her designs in the world.____About Gail:Gail Anderson is a distinguished designer, writer, and educator, renowned for her impactful work at Rolling Stone magazine where she served as senior art director. She's an AIGA Medalist, has authored 14 books and currently chairs the BFA Advertising and BFA Design departments at the School of Visual Arts. Anderson's creative portfolio extends to Broadway, where she has designed posters for notable productions, and she has several awards, including the 2018 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award for Lifetime Achievement​In this episode, Gail shares her journey, starting from her early years as a creative in grammar school to what it was like navigating the challenges as a Black woman designer in the 80s and 90s, while breaking barriers in the industry.Join us as we explore Gail's career, her inspirations, and her thoughts on the evolving world of design. Today, we're bringing you a firsthand look into the mind of a true design trailblazer.A massive thank you to Gail for sharing her incredible journey, insights, and wisdom with us. It's been an absolute honor to have her on the show and to learn from her experiences and expertise.  Her story is a testament to the power of creativity, perseverance, and passion. Highlights:Gail's creative beginnings and inspirations in the BronxHer education at SVA and women teachers like Paula Scher, Carin Goldberg, Louise FiliNavigating the design industry in the 80s and 90s as a black womanIconic work at Rolling Stone and BroadwayThe importance of writing books on design for continual learningReflections on her career and legacy in the design worldLinks:Learn more about Gail Anderson's work at her websiteSubscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and SpotifySocial Media:Instagram: @amberasayInstagram: @WomenDesignersPod ____View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:Instagram: Amber AsayInstagram: Women Designers Pod

Black designers in fashion, furniture, and even aluminum cans are changing the world from Detroit. Keir Worthy returns to Detroit is Different to discuss his role as the Executive Director of the Organization of Black Designers. We explore the significant contributions Black people have made in establishing style and coolness globally and delve into the cultural dynamics of Detroit and New York. Tune in to this episode of Detroit is Different featuring Keir Worthy. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/detroit-is-different/1328f843-5baf-4a57-a930-c04cff0e865f

The Reunion Brandice welcomes Elaine Welteroth, a fashion icon, judge on Project Runway, author, mom, wife, philanthropist, and writer. Elaine reflects on their longstanding relationship since the inception of Color in Fashion, over a decade ago. Finding Balance Elaine shares her excitement about her newfound sense of balance in life, attributing it to her family life, professional journey, and hobbies like tennis. The move to LA brought a shift in perspective, providing spaciousness and a deeper connection to nature, fostering a healthier lifestyle. Navigating Career Evolution Elaine traces her career evolution, drawing inspiration from her mentor, Harriette Cole, and adopting a mindset of constant evolution and anticipation of change. From conning her way into extending an internship to negotiating a promotion for a role she didn't officially hold, Elaine reflects on the bold risks she took early in her career. Redefining Fashion Norms Becoming the first Black beauty director in Condé Nast history at Teen Vogue propelled Elaine to infuse her work with a deeper sense of purpose and mission, challenging industry norms. Transitioning to Project Runway, Elaine continued to redefine fashion, emphasizing her unique perspective and commitment to inclusivity and authenticity. Progress and Challenges in the Fashion Industry While acknowledging progress with more Black editors and designers gaining prominence, Elaine highlights ongoing challenges, including the lack of diversity on runways. Despite the hurdles, initiatives supporting Black designers and organizations investing in their success offer hope for a more inclusive and equitable future. Elaine shares her experience of feeling proud of representing her culture in the fashion industry while recognizing the lack of value placed on it by the rest of the world. Transitioning from roles where she felt overwhelmed to positions where entire departments handled tasks she once managed solo was both empowering and eye-opening. Overcoming Challenges Elaine recounts her early days at Ebony magazine, where she fought for respect, resources, and access, honing her entrepreneurial spirit amidst adversity. Elaine discusses the struggle of infusing mainstream magazines like Glamour and Teen Vogue with authentic storytelling that represents Black culture while ensuring it's well-received. Despite feeling stuck at times, she emphasized the importance of finding her voice, trusting herself, and being authentic in the workplace. The Struggle to Advance Elaine reflects on her experience of feeling undervalued and restricted in her career progression, even with extensive experience. She shares the difficulty of transitioning from one job to the next during the recession, highlighting the disparities faced by Black professionals in the industry. Transition to Entrepreneurship Elaine emphasizes the importance of having a plan when transitioning to entrepreneurship, citing the need for both vision and strategy. She shares her journey of building her brand and finding opportunities that aligned with her values and creative aspirations. Advocacy for Maternal Healthcare The conversation takes a profound turn as Elaine discusses her advocacy work in improving maternal healthcare access, especially for Black women. She shares her personal journey of experiencing challenges in the healthcare system during pregnancy and childbirth, leading her to start the birthFUND to support families in need. Creating Community Support Elaine highlights the power of community support in addressing systemic issues, such as maternal mortality rates. She shares her vision for the birthFUND as a platform for individuals to contribute to improving maternal healthcare outcomes for marginalized communities.   Visit us at https://www.harlemsfashionrow.com/ Follow HFR! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlemsfashionrow/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/hfrmovement?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/    ABOUT HFR Harlem's Fashion Row is the epicenter of fashion for the multicultural audience committed to curating one designer, one story, and one collection at a time.

  Kelly Rowland expresses gratitude and excitement for being on the show. They reminisce about the 2023 fashion icon event and the overwhelming support received. Self Discovery: Kelly shares her journey of self-discovery and shedding insecurities, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. They discuss Kelly's evolving style and her approach to fashion, inspired by icons like Grace Jones and Zendaya. Life Experience: The conversation delves into the authenticity rooted in Kelly's upbringing and life experiences. A full-circle moment is shared as Speaker 2 recalls a past encounter with Kelly at Caribbean Fashion Week. Support For Black Designers: Kelly discusses her intentional support for black designers and the importance of creating opportunities in the fashion industry. Future Aspirations: They explore Kelly's future aspirations in entertainment and fashion, including the possibility of collaborations. Pharrell Williams is praised for his cultural impact and authenticity in fashion. Kelly offers advice for those feeling stuck in their creative endeavors, emphasizing the significance of staying focused on personal goals and avoiding comparison. Navigating Social Media: Kelly delves into the impact of social media on mental health, highlighting the pressure to portray a perfect life and the importance of staying true to oneself despite the noise. Balancing Career and Personal Life: Despite juggling a successful career, philanthropy work, and motherhood, Kelly emphasizes the importance of spending quality time with loved ones and nurturing friendships. Lessons in Entrepreneurship: Reflecting on her entrepreneurial journey, Kelly emphasizes the value of surrounding oneself with knowledgeable mentors and taking bold actions, even in the face of uncertainty. Embracing Challenges: Kelly shares her experience of stepping into the role of Mia Cooper in Tyler Perry's film, highlighting the initial fear and eventual growth that came from embracing the challenge. Gratitude and Recognition: Despite her achievements, Kelly remains humble and expresses gratitude for the recognition she receives, acknowledging the support of her community and the importance of staying true to oneself. Rapid Fire Questions: In a fun segment, Kelly answers rapid-fire questions about fashion, personal preferences, and advice for aspiring dreamers.

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Early Influences and Parsons Days  Aaron shares his roots in Detroit, emphasizing the significant influence the city had on his work.  Reflecting on his time at Parsons, Aaron talks about being one of the few people of color and the impact of industry shifts in the '90s.    Mentors and Personal Loss  Aaron discusses the early loss of his parents and how it shaped his resilience.  Brandice and Aaron explore the pivotal role of mentors, highlighting a special teacher who became a surrogate mother.    Fashion, Independence, and Cotton  Aaron's father's influence on his independence and practicality.  The impact of a blue-collar upbringing on Aaron's design perspective, especially his affinity for practical fabrics like cotton.    Career in Fashion and Industry Challenges  Aaron's extensive career working with Emmanuel and Garrow and the challenges faced by black designers in the industry.   The impact of the "one black model" rule and the European pedigree requirement in design rooms, casting offices, and editorial staff.    Illustrations as Art and Entrepreneurship  The evolution of Aaron's fashion illustrations, touching on his previous venture into greeting cards.  Brandice expresses admiration for Aaron's illustrations and suggests they could be a unique revenue stream.    From Brands to Own Line  Aaron's diverse experience working for various brands, including Sabbath Avenue.  The decision to launch his own line in 2019, driven by a desire to break free from a challenging job and a crossroads moment in his career.    The Crossroads Moment  Aaron reflects on a challenging job that led him to question if he wanted to continue working for others or embark on his creative journey.    Fashion Beginnings  Brandice discovers Aaron's Parsons graduate background and his experience working with renowned designers like Badgley Mischka and Donna Karan.  Aaron shares his early introduction to fashion, starting with illustrations of jewelry for Donna Karan collection, highlighting the impact of his artistic expression.    Independence, and Inspiration  The discussion moves into Aaron's early experiences of independence, learning to drive at 11, and the impact of his blue-collar background on his design perspective.  Aaron emphasizes the significance of practicality and usefulness in his designs, drawing inspiration from the blue-collar workwear he grew up with.   The conversation touches on Aaron's use of cotton in his collections and his approach to elevating simple, practical items on a grand scale.    Industry Challenges  The conversation sheds light on the scarcity of black talent in design rooms and the industry's preference for European pedigree.  Aaron shares his personal experience of breaking into the industry, working with Emmanuel and Garrow's American diffusion line, and the subsequent shift in the fashion landscape.    Launching A Potts and Creative Vision  The discussion transitions to Aaron's decision to launch his own line, A Potts, in 2019, and the pivotal role of meditation, self-reflection, and personal fashion creations in the process.  Brandice recounts her positive experience wearing an A Potts dress to the White House and the enthusiastic response from security guards.   Aaron talks about his intentional vision for A Potts as the go-to brand for creative professionals, emphasizing the importance of community, collaboration, and the energy infused into the creative process.  The conversation concludes with Aaron's aspirations for A Potts, his desire to feed the lives of creators, and the impact of culture in today's interconnected world.    Website: APOTTScollection Visit us at https://www.harlemsfashionrow.com/ Follow HFR! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlemsfashionrow/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hfrmovement?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HFRMovement/ ABOUT HFR: Harlem's Fashion Row is the epicenter of fashion for the multicultural audience committed to curating one designer, one story, and one collection at a time.

Conversation Highlights  Shawn shares the excitement of becoming a staple in the NBA tunnel.  Brandice expresses her enthusiasm for working with Shawn and showcasing June 79's collection in 2021.  Reflecting on Beginnings  Shawn reveals that the 2021 show was their first, marking a significant milestone.  Brandice and Shawn share positive sentiments about the collaboration.  Journey into Fashion  Shawn discusses his early life in Brooklyn and how he initially planned to pursue criminal justice.  After joining a buying program at JCPenney, he fell in love with fashion and transitioned into the industry.  Shawn details his journey from working in a store to becoming the men's footwear buyer at Saks, introducing luxury sneakers successfully.   He narrates his roles at Valentino, managing wholesale business in North America and opening shop-in-shops.  Leadership Role at Balmain  Shawn recounts being appointed as the President and Managing Director of the Americas at Balmain.  Brandice emphasizes the significance of this role and Shawn's accomplishments.  Entrepreneurial Shift  Shawn talks about the turning point during the pandemic, prompting him to consider a shift in his career.  The importance of breaking free from the addiction to a paycheck is discussed.  The podcast explores the significance of entrepreneurship and betting on oneself.  Personal Inspiration  Shawn shares the influence of his brother, Junior, who encouraged him to start his own brand.  The name "June 79" is explained, representing both Shawn's birth month and a tribute to his brother.  Navigating Entrepreneurship  The challenges of entrepreneurship, emotional highs and lows, and the need for mental fortitude are discussed.  Shawn highlights the emotional rollercoaster of building a company from the ground up.  Reflection on Accomplishments  Brandice Daniel: "You have to look at what you've accomplished and actually celebrate it because we just roll right past those accomplishments."  Discussion on the places where June 79 is sold.  June 79 at Saks  Shawn Pean discusses the excitement of being sold at Saks and the significance of the full-circle moment.  Talks about the challenges faced during the launch and how Saks identified a customer base for June 79, positioning it between clothing and designer departments.  Mentions the success at Saks and how June 79 fills a unique void in fashion.  Driven by Passion  Brandice Daniel asks Shawn Pean about his driving force.  "I'm driven by everything," including family, younger self, colleagues, and self-motivation.  Discusses the thrill of introducing something new to the world and the impact on the next generation.  Family's Reaction  Brandice Daniel asks about the family's reception of June 79.  Shawn Pean describes his family's excitement, especially his daughter's joy, and the support from his wife.  Expresses the significance of his family in keeping him grounded.  Dressing Steph Curry  Shawn Pean shares the memorable moment of dressing Steph Curry during the playoffs, highlighting the impact of the basketball player tagging June 79.  Discusses the excitement and pride, especially his son's reaction.  Dream Collaborations  Brandice Daniel asks about dream collaborations.  Shawn Pean expresses the desire to see Barack Obama and Jay Z wearing June 79, detailing the styles he envisions for them.  Advice for Entrepreneurs  Shawn Pean advises aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their passion while working, emphasizing the importance of patience and self-patience.  Recommends building a plan, quoting, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail."    Instagram: Shawn P (@mr.shawn.p) • Instagram photos and videos Website: June79NYC Visit us at https://www.harlemsfashionrow.com/ Follow HFR! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harlemsfashionrow/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hfrmovement?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HFRMovement/ ABOUT HFR: Harlem's Fashion Row is the epicenter of fashion for the multicultural audience committed to curating one designer, one story, and one collection at a time.  

Early Life and Inspiration    - Jason shares his background and how he was inspired by fashion from a young age.    - His admiration for his grandmother's sense of style.   Career Beginnings    - Jason's early career steps, including interning at magazines and assisting stylists.    - His transition to becoming a stylist for celebrities and high-profile clients.   Defining Moments    - Discussion of key moments that helped shape Jason's career.    - Meeting Rachel Johnson and Kesha McLeod and their impact on his journey.   Highlight Event: The Paris dinner    - Jason reminisces about the L'avenue fashion dinner organized by Rachel Johnson and Kesha McLeod.    - His appreciation for the event's significance in his career.   Starting His Own Fashion Line: Aliette    - Jason's transition from a successful stylist to a fashion designer.    - The catalyst for creating his own fashion line, Aliette.   The Birth of Aliette    - The moment when a client, Issa Rae, inspired Jason to start his own clothing line.    - The significance of that initial dress designed for Issa.   Aliette's Clear Aesthetic    - Discussing the unique and clear aesthetic of Jason's fashion brand, Aliette.    - Personal experiences and stories of wearing Aliette's designs.   Balancing Styling and Running a Fashion Brand    - The challenges and balance between managing a successful styling career and running a fashion business.    - The importance of having a supportive team.   Advice on Personal Style     - Jason's advice on how to approach personal style.     - Emphasizing the importance of comfort and authenticity.   Advice for Aspiring Fashion Professionals     - Jason's thoughts on young people entering the fashion industry.     - The importance of validation and celebrating small wins.   Giving Back and Supporting the Youth     - The significance of mentoring and supporting the next generation of fashion professionals.     - Jason's commitment to investing his time and knowledge. Jason Rembert's Instagram handle: @jasonrembert Aliette's website: [alietteny.com](https://www.alietteny.com/)

In this episode, we dive into the captivating journey of fashion designer Nicole Benefield, exploring her path from childhood inspirations to becoming a renowned designer. Host Brandice Daniel, founder of Harlem's Fashion Row (HFR), leads the conversation, uncovering the remarkable story of Nicole's career in the fashion industry.   Part 1: The Early Years and Beginnings   Childhood Fascination with Fashion:   - Nicole shares her early fascination with fashion and how her mother's sewing machine became her first tool for creativity.   Inspiration from Family:   - The influence of her family, particularly her stylish grandmother and resourceful mother, played a pivotal role in shaping Nicole's passion for fashion.   Pursuing Design Education:   - Nicole's decision to attend the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York City and how she ended up there through a serendipitous journey.   Foundation Year at Parsons:   - The significance of the foundation year at Parsons in exploring various art mediums, three-dimensional design, and its impact on her design philosophy.   Part 2: The HFR Show and Beyond   Getting Noticed by HFR:   - Nicole's entry into Harlem's Fashion Row through a recommendation and her experience in showcasing her collection during the HFR show in 2022.   The Power of Feedback:   - How constructive feedback and learning from the first show influenced her approach to the second show in 2023.   Design Philosophy:   - Nicole's desire for people to feel comfortable and chic when wearing her collections, emphasizing the importance of everyday wear.   Macy's Window Display:   - The excitement of being featured in the windows of Macy's during Black History Month and the impact it had on her brand.   Upcoming Projects:   - Nicole's future plans, including her focus on sophisticated yet casual designs, made-to-order collections, and potential collaborations.   Thank you for joining us on this inspiring journey through the world of fashion with Nicole Benefield. To stay updated on her latest collections and projects, you can follow her on Instagram @nicolebenfield_portfolio and visit her website at www.nicolebenfieldportfolio.com. Don't forget to subscribe to our podcast for more fascinating conversations with creative minds in the fashion industry.

Amanda brings us stories to celebrate Black Joy Friday. First up Seales highlights Morehouse College's remarkable initiative, collaborating with the Debt Collective to clear nearly 3,000 students' debts. Amanda then proceeds with "A Public Seales Announcement" and checks voicemails. Another story for Black Joy Friday comes from Calvin T. Mann's inspirational mobile mentoring bus in Detroit, and Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old named America's Top Young Scientist for his cancer-fighting soap invention. The show features "The People Versus" segment, discussing Keith Lee and restaurant reviews, and "Amanda's Things I Learned This Week." It also introduces "The Word Game" and the bonus word of the day, "regale," meaning to entertain or amuse by telling stories. The celebration continues with Stephen Curry's support for Black designers and a segment on the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Listen, Laugh, and Learn with The Amanda Seales Show FOLLOW ALONG AS WE COVER:   (2:08) - Nearly 3,000 Morehouse men have had their debts with the college wiped clean. Morehouse is teaming up with an organization known as the Debt Collective, the nation's first union of debtors to cancel pending debt.   (3:52) - It's A Public Seales Announcement.   (5:34) - We'll check the voicemail.   (11:33) - A STORY OF BLACK JOY: Calvin T. Mann has launched both a mobile mentoring bus and an apparel line to inspire Black youth called Encourage Me I'm Young in Detroit.   (14:04) - JEREMIAH'S THE PEOPLE VERSUS…KEITH LEE. #Atlanta #Restaurants #OldLadyGang #KandiBurress.   (18:22) - Amanda's Things I Learned This Week!   (23:35) - We'll Check the Voicemail.   (28:23) - COMING UP THIS HOUR: WE'RE SPREADING MORE BLACK JOY. FOR THE RECORD THINGS I LEARNED THIS WEEK AND WE'LL CHECK THE VOICEMAIL.   (31:06) - A STORY OF BLACK JOY: Heman Bekele, a 14-year-old young man from Virginia, has been named America's Top Young Scientist for his Cancer-fighting soap invention.   (33:16) - THE WORD GAME – Part 1.   (36:01) - THE WORD GAME – Part 2.   (38:30) - WE'VE GOT A BONUS WORD FOR THE DAY… REGALE TO ENTERTAIN OR AMUSE BY TELLING STORIES, DESCRIBING EXPERIENCES. COMING UP THIS HOUR: SHARING MORE BLACK JOY! WE'RE CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP WITH THE BLACKSPIN.   (42:50) - A STORY OF BLACK JOY: Stephen Curry Is Supporting Black Designers with His Tunnel Walks This NBA Season. Four-time NBA champion has a new partnership during the 2024 NBA season with e-commerce site Rakuten: which was created to support Black designers from the Black In Fashion Council.   (45:01) - WE'RE CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF HIP HOP with THE BLACK SPIN. First-week sales.   (48:59) - Thanks for listening to The Amanda Seales Show!   FOLLOW THE SHOW ON ALL SOCIALS: @Sealessaidit @Amandaseales @Jeremiahlikethebible If You Have A Comment Leave Amanda A Message At 1 855-Amanda-8 That's 1-855-262-6328See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this season finale episode, I talk to Brandice Daniel about what she wears to meetings for Harlem's Fashion Row, her love of blazers, the importance of confidence, her early memories of sifting through Vogue and Harper's Bazaar photoshoots, being intentional about how we spend our shopping dollars, DIYing items, as a girl, to make custom pieces, why perception matters, must-have pieces that can make any outfit, enjoying in-person shopping opportunities, trends she's currently loving, the Fashion In Color book, some of her favorite designer collabs, the struggle of having long legs, and much more! Give this episode a listen, rate BSA on Apple or Spotify, and share it with a friend. Follow Brandice and Harlem's Fashion Row on Instagram! Visit the Harlem's Fashion Row website, and get the Fashion In Color book. In this episode she mentions:  Charles Harbison x Banana Republic Vogue Harper's Bazaar Sergio Hudson K.NGSLEY Balmain Brandon Blackwood Nordstrom Bloomingdales Shopbop Macy's Fe Noel HFR & Co. Nike x Lebron James Tommy Hilfiger Timberland x Jimmy Choo LVMH Visit the BSA website: https://www.blackstyleanecdotes.com/ Follow BSA on Instagram, Threads, and Facebook. Shop the Black Style Anecdotes collection!

Wrap Session 35: Lead Product Designer at Headspace, Terrell Griffith who at the time of the recording was a Senior Product Designer, takes the Royal Court through his very mindful & thoughtful journey into Design. From attending a small design school in his hometown of Bridgeport, Connecticut, to working at ESPN/Disney and then having a career awakening in the midst of the global transformational year of 2020. In search for deeper purpose in helping the Black design community, Terrell also joined the organization Where are the Black Designers. Terrell details his own personal anxiety experience that drove him to downloading the Headspace⁠ app and ultimately applying to a design role at the mindfulness & meditation company after seeing a position on the job board he built for the Where are the Black Designer's website. This heartfelt episode that also includes a shout out to Terrells mother, helps to inform and celebrate a linear path to a career in design that was supported very early by Terrells family. Be inspired and encouraged by Terrells journey in this gem dropping cool & calm conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/techwrapqueen/message

Kristina Turner is really putting Montgomery on the map when it comes to design and creativity! With over a decade of experience working for in-house agencies around Alabama, her focus on rethinking legacy brands, overseeing digital experiences, and delivering award-winning visual storytelling means she's definitely someone we need to keep an eye on.We talked a lot about her work as senior director of marketing and storytelling at Jeremiah Program, as well as her involvement as regional director for district seven of the American Advertising Federation. Of course, we both had to share our experiences about growing up between Selma and Montgomery, volunteering for national professional organizations, and she spoke about what keeps her in Montgomery and what that affords her as a creative. Kristina is really representing for the South, and I'm excited to see what else she'll do in the future!LinksKristina Turner's WebsiteKristina Turner on InstagramKristina Turner on TwitterFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by Brevity & WitBrevity & Wit is a strategy and design firm committed to designing a more inclusive and equitable world. They are always looking to expand their roster of freelance design consultants in the U.S., particularly brand strategists, copywriters, graphic designers and Web developers.If you know how to deliver excellent creative work reliably, and enjoy the autonomy of a virtual-based, freelance life (with no non-competes), check them out at brevityandwit.com.Brevity & Wit — creative excellence without the grind.

Revision Path is all about inspiring Black designers, and my conversation with Ashley Fletcher is a brilliant example of why that inspiration matters. Ashley drops some serious knowledge on finding your creative community, pushing boundaries, but also the importance of taking care of your well-being.Ashley talked about her current work, including her business Goods Made By Digitrillnana, and she shared how her educational journey helped her growth in understanding design. We also talked shop on a few topics, including the role of design organizations in 2023, AI and intellectual property, and more.Ashley's story will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take your design career to new heights!LinksAshley Fletcher's WebsiteAshley Fletcher on InstagramAshley Fletcher on TikTokAshley Fletcher on TwitterGoods Made By DigitrillnanaFor a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Donate to Revision PathFor 10 years, Revision Path has been dedicated to showcasing Black designers and creatives from all over the world. In order to keep bringing you the content that you love, we need your support now more than ever.Click or tap here to make either a one-time or monthly donation to help keep Revision Path running strong.Thank you for your support!==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Follow us, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.Executive Producer and Host: Maurice CherryEditor and Audio Engineer: RJ BasilioIntro Voiceover: Music Man DreIntro and Outro Music: Yellow SpeakerTranscripts are provided courtesy of Brevity and Wit.☎️ Call ‪626-603-0310 and leave us a message with your comments on this episode!Thank you for listening!==========Sponsored by Brevity & WitBrevity & Wit is a strategy and design firm committed to designing a more inclusive and equitable world. They are always looking to expand their roster of freelance design consultants in the U.S., particularly brand strategists, copywriters, graphic designers and Web developers.If you know how to deliver excellent creative work reliably, and enjoy the autonomy of a virtual-based, freelance life (with no non-competes), check them out at brevityandwit.com.Brevity & Wit — creative excellence without the grind.

Sandra Mawuto Dotou ist eine freiberufliche Kommunikationsdesignerin und visuelle Konzepterin mit Sitz in Hamburg. Zwischen 2016 und 2020 absolvierte sie ihr Bachelorstudium in Kommunikationsdesign an der Technischen Hochschule Würzburg - Schweinfurt. Anschließend erwarb sie von 2020 bis 2022 ihren Masterabschluss im Integrierten Design an der Hochschule für Künste Bremen. Mawuto ist besonders begeistert von der Konzeption im Designbereich und schätzt die Möglichkeit, durch eine gelungene Gestaltung Zugang zu verschiedenen Themenbereichen zu schaffen. Ihre Projekte umfassen sowohl Popkultur als auch Aktivismus, wobei oft eine Überschneidung dieser beiden Bereiche stattfindet. Sie findet es besonders interessant, Design mit politischen oder aktivistischen Themen zu verbinden und fragt sich, wie Design zur Aufklärung, Motivation, Mobilisierung, Reflexion und Entstigmatisierung beitragen kann. Ein gutes Beispiel für diese Herangehensweise ist das Projekt “Escape Racism International”, eine Anti-Rassismus Ausstellung, welche sie gemeinsam mit Julia Sukop erarbeitet hat. Besucher*innen dieser Ausstellung werden mithilfe von Design Elementen und der Metapher eines Flughafens durch die Deutsche Rassismus Geschichte geleitet. Sie können darin mithilfe von Spielen, Magazinen und Informationsmaterialien sich selbst reflektieren und bekommen Hilfsmittel zum aktiven Anti-Rassismus an die Hand. Das Ausstellungskonzept gewann 2021 einen Goldenen Nagel im ADC Talent Award. Mawuto arbeitet mit einem breiten Spektrum von Auftraggeber*innen aus verschiedenen Disziplinen zusammen, darunter Editorial Design, Social Media Konzeption, Grafikdesign, Motion und Creative Direction. Darüber hinaus gibt sie Kreativworkshops. Zu ihren Kund*innen gehören unter anderem Ando's Afro Shop, Akono Verlag, Salut Deluxe, A Color Bright, Black History Month Hamburg, Fashion Africa Now, Each One Teach One, Stop The Water While Using Me und viele weitere. Derzeit arbeitet sie neben ihrer freiberuflichen Tätigkeit zusammen mit Tabea Erhart, Sheeko Ismail und Teresa Awa an der zweiten Auflage des gemeinsamen Buchprojekts "Look At Us! - Galerie Schwarzer Held*innen und Vorbilder in Deutschland". Außerdem ist sie Teil des Teams "Educate to Recreate", das Aufklärungsprojekte zur Black Dance Culture realisiert. In diesem Team arbeitet sie mit Romy Mittag, Gifty Lartey, Jaclyn Hernandez, Lukas Lubisia, Gülnihan Hasköy und Safija Qadery. Sie ist Co-Gründerin des Ladies, Wine & Design Würzburg Chapters, einer Salon Night für Frauen und Nicht-binären Personen im Design von Jessica Walsh, und ist seit neuestem neuer Host von Ladies, Wine & Design Hamburg. Ab November 2023 ist Mawuto die siebte Residentin des “Fonds für Junges Design” der Stiftung Hamburger Kunstsammlungen am Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe in Hamburg.

George Sully has been designing for over 20 years. Yet despite that history he, and other designers, have been designing in the dark for years. George is candid, clear and passionate while sharing his story and the future of designing. In this episode you will hear:George discuss how he was shut out of the fashion industry and what the impact of designing in the dark has been on him and other black designersThe breadth and depth of his experience - "I have always been premium..."The importance of a data base of black designersThe weight and mental health toll of his many identitiesThe importance of familyHow he has manifested his life - personally and professionallyHis advice to other designersABOUT GEORGE SULLY: Multidisciplinary designer, entrepreneur and activist are all different ways one can begin to describe George Sully. Based in Toronto, with an impressive worldwide network, Sully has established a collective of multifaceted companies that leverage him as an innovative player in the world of multimedia content creation and fashion design.Celebrated CAFA Change-maker Award winner, George Brown honorary degree recipient and FGI Visionary Award Winner, Sully is also known for his collaborations that include but not limited to, DHL, EBAY, Disney, Hudson's Bay, and Mercedes Benz. Sully is also a Bata Shoe Museum inductee, creator of Black designers of Canada, co-founder of House of Hayla and creator of break-out brand Sully & Son Company.To learn more about George Sully - https://georgesully.com/IG - https://www.instagram.com/realgeorgesully/To learn more about Black Designers of Canada - https://blackdesignersofcanada.com/To learn more about CAFA - the Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards https://www.cafawards.ca/IG - https://www.instagram.com/cafawards/This episode was produced by Jason PerrierIG - https://www.instagram.com/ajasonperrier/Host Donna Bishop - https://thisisdonnab.ca/IG - https://www.instagram.com/thisisdonnab/Follow the podcastIG - https://www.instagram.com/fashiontalkspod/Thank you to Nick Craine for the amazing artwork - https://www.nickcraine.com/

Keith graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Business Management. After his graduation pursuit of his real dream began; Keith moved to Los Angeles to become a fashion designer. While studying at the Los Angeles Trade and Technical College, he met and became an assistant designer to his mentor the late Bill Whitten. With the help and support of Bill Whitten, Stella Ruata, Bessie Nelson, Warren R. Caton- he reached his goal rather quickly. Keith was working with entertainers such as Don Cornelius, Dolly Parton, Jermaine Stewart, Chico Debarge, Blair Underwood, Bobby Brown, Whitney Huston, Michael Jackson, Heavy D, Boyz II Men, GUY, New Edition, Johnny Gill, LSG, Patti Labelle, The Body Sisters, Sam Kinison, Little Richard, The Temptations, Surface, Barry White, Chante Moore and Latin super star Juan Gabriel. Some of his memorable and stylish pieces were displayed for “A Renaissance Gypse Affair” gala at Cielo Celeste Farm hosted by Celeste Huston and attended by Angelica Huston, Bo Derek, Jacqueline Stallone and other celebrities and dignitaries from around the world. Recently at Keith Holman Presents “7 Decades in Hollywood,” costumes and archives were presented from Michael Jackson, Dame Elizabeth Taylor, the 1939 Judy Garland version of “The Wizard of Oz” and other legendary performers. The next natural step for Keith was to branch out and produce a clothing line, Holman Harper Designs, which was picked up by major retailers and specialty boutiques including Macy's, H. Lorenzo, Exclusive, Fred Siegel and others. Shortly after, Keith took his creativity to music, television and movies. He designed clothing and wardrobe for more than two hundred music videos designed for special episodes of hit TV shows, such as LA Law and Doogie Howser, M.D., for various award shows including the Grammy's, Soul Train Music Awards, Academy Awards, and American Music Awards. Keith's designs also were showcased on major artists' tours including Michael Jackson's, Victory, Bad, Dangerous and History tours; Dolly Parton's Treasures tour; New Edition's Tours; Bobby Brown; Johnny Gill; L.S.G; Heavy D and Boys to Men; Guy; Cassandra Pierson “Elvira Mistress of the Dark;” the late Sam Kinison and others. Wanting to strengthen and expand his talent and creativity into the interior/exterior design industry, Keith studied at Thomas Schoos Designs. His unerring eye moved from the body to the home in the design of custom water features, indoor and outdoor furniture pieces, furniture accessories and landscaping. The list of celebrities that have put their home decorating into Keith's capable hands includes Bernadette Peters, Eddie and Nicole Murphy, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Jamie and StevenTisch, Tracey Bregman-Recht, Kim Novak, Mrs. John Huston, Will and Jada Smith, and Countess Maria Cortez. During this time, he also began facilitating the sale of antiques and designing meditation gardens for his top clients. Effortlessly moving between personal and commercial spaces, Keith's restaurantdesigns include Koi Restaurant in Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Working alongside Icrave Design, Keith decorated and designed for casual elegance One Sunset on the Sunset Strip, STK Restaurant in West Hollywood, Coco De Ville in West Hollywood and Boudoir West Hollywood. During this time, Keithcontinued to create costume masterpieces for his celebrity clientele for events, premiers and their personal wardrobes. Keith has been featured in television and radio on shows like Entertainment Tonight, the Arsenio Hall Show and more. He's been written about in articles for Ebony Man, GQ, Boston Globe, LA Times, The London Mail, and more. He has received several awards such as the coveted Gold Thimble Award and the humanitarian NAACP Image Award for Black Designers, Humanitarian Award “Kids Feeding The World,” RSMA Legends Award, and the 30th Anniversary Thriller Award. Keith donates his time and money to various charities and foundations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moviemakingpod/support

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Designer Terresa Moses is talking about a massive black-and-white graphic she painted directly on a gallery wall at Augsburg University. On a freezing February night, she tells the audience, there for an artist talk, that she was trying to take up space.  From floor to ceiling, bold lettering that says “Occupy Space with Glory” nestles against the silhouette of a nude Black woman gazing over her shoulder.  “I was really trying to think about, if liberation were to happen, I would imagine it being a place where we could just take up space,” said Moses, who is an assistant professor of graphic design at the University of Minnesota. She tells the audience that the typography may look familiar to anyone who's attended a protest in Minneapolis in the past few years, as it's shown up across the city on protest signs that say, “I Can't Breathe” or “Show Up for Black Women.” “I feel like I can drive down and see that type represented,” Moses said, “and let people know that a Black woman created that.” Moses is one of nine local Black women and femme designers in the exhibition “To Illuminate Abundance” at Augsburg's Gage and Christensen galleries through March 24. Here, the curators say, “femme” refers to a person whose gender expression is considered feminine. Co-curators and participating artists Olivia House and Silent Fox have been planning this show for more than a year. It is a production of their 13.4 Collective, led and made up by Black artists and designers. They say the number, 13.4, comes from a recent study that found that Black people make up 13.4 percent of the U.S. population.  “It was basically to amplify voices of the Black community and be able to share and reach an audience for the Black community that they normally don't have access to, or aren't aware of, the opportunities because they're not handed to them,” Fox says. With “To Illuminate Abundance,” the design partners wanted to collectively imagine a sort of Afrofuturist space where Black women and femmes can celebrate a life beyond surviving and depictions of trauma. Afrofuturism, generally, is a movement and aesthetic that uses science fiction, fantasy and history to reimagine the past and present of the Black diaspora, and explore the possibilities of different futures. “We thought it was important to feature this joy and light after the past few years of what Minneapolis has experienced, and black women in particular have had to carry in those few years,” says House, who is from Minneapolis but is now based in Chicago. Augsburg's gallery and exhibition coordinator Jenny Wheatley call it a revolutionary act of community. “'To Illuminate Abundance' is an important show because it bears witness to a collaboration of joyous art making,” Wheatley explains. “The show is a celebration of power and healing, of bodies and heritage, of playfulness and sincerity. This show is important because it grounds us in our full humanity, and the possibilities of the future.” Along with Moses, House and Fox, designers Ashley Koudou, Kelsi Sharp, Leeya Rose Jackson, Marcia Rowe, Olivia Anizor and Sabrina Peitz created everything from digitally designed photographic memory quilts and murals inspired by playlists curated for healing to a tufted carpet installation celebrating curly hair. The two galleries overflow with colors and patterns at a large scale.  “I really expected it to be like a majority poster show, you know, just like thinking what a typical designer would do,” says House, explaining that designers usually have to create for a client, who is not typically themselves. “But each of the artists kind of started asking me individually, do you mind if I explore something else?” Fox and House prompted the group to create an artwork to illuminate a meaningful text or quote. Jackson, for one, chose an excerpt from science fiction author Octavia Butler: “Change is the one unavoidable, irresistible, ongoing reality of the universe,” painted across layered pieces of wood in a cosmic installation.  On a salvaged lightbox sign, Sharp painted the monster's words from Mary Shelley's “Frankenstein”: “Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.” Moses chose to create her own quote, “Occupy Space with Glory,” to take up more space, she says. There is another reason, House says, for an art exhibition featuring graphic designers. It is part of her ongoing research project, “Where Are All the Black Designers?”, which she started as an undergraduate at Augsburg a few years go. She was a graphic design student at the time and says that she couldn't name one Black graphic designer. “When I was doing some research on the history of Black graphic designers, one thing that I found was it was very rarely that designers, in general, were credited for things. And I was looking specifically at Black designers, and they were almost never credited,” House said at the artist talk. “So, I just imagine Black women and femmes are right down there, and just not going to get the credit that we deserve in those spaces. That research project culminated in a 2018 Augsburg exhibition featuring nine Black graphic designers from the 20th century, including Emory Douglas, the Minister of Culture for the Black Panthers, and Dorothy Hayes, who House says was a mentor to the next generation of designers. That exhibition also traveled to First Avenue and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design.  House says her mentor during college, associate professor of graphic design Christopher Houltberg, even adapted the curriculum with some of her research findings. Now, House says, she can add the designers of “To Illuminate Abundance” to that canon of graphic design. To close the artist talk, House told her fellow designers: “I've fan-girled over all of you. I followed you on Instagram for years. And so, for you all to be up here, sitting beside me, is just incredible.” She added, “I'm just going to keep making these spaces for us.” There will be guided tours of “To Illuminate Abundance” on Sunday afternoons through March 24, as well as on the evenings of Feb. 23 and March 23. 

By now, you've gotten acquainted with design educator and design strategist Andrew Bass Jr. In the second part of our interview, we explore Andrew's calling as a design mentor, as well as his early advocacy work for diversity in the design industry.We start off talking about Black design leadership back in the day, and Andrew tells the story of how he learned about the Organization of Black Designers and how that led to his work leading AIGA's first Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. From there, we discuss the current state of DEI with AIGA and the design industry, and he shares what gets him excited about design now at this stage of his career. It's really an honor and a privilege to talk with Andrew about his longevity in design and about leaving a legacy for generations to come!LinksAndrew Bass Jr.'s 2013 InterviewStraight DesignStraight Design on InstagramFor extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Apply to Join The Tenth CollectiveAre you a Black designer looking for work? Join The Tenth Collective, a joint effort from Revision Path and State of Black Design to connect Black professionals in the design and creative industries with companies committed to hiring Black candidates for design and creative positions!Looking for a new opportunity can be tough -- we know. Let us help! Apply today and get curated introduction requests from hiring companies vetted by Revision Path + State of Black Design. It's 100% free, and you'll only be contacted when a company is requesting to speak to you. And you can remain anonymous! Let us be your resource to find work, whether you're looking or not.Apply here: thetenthcollective.com==========Sponsored by HoverBuilding your online brand has never been more important and that begins with your domain name. Show the online community who you are and what you're passionate about with Hover. With over 400+ domain name extensions to choose from, including all the classics and fun niche extensions, Hover is the only domain provider we use and trust.Ready to get started? Go to hover.com/revisionpath and get 10% off your first purchase.==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows.Follow us there, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.It is produced by Maurice Cherry and engineered and edited by RJ Basilio. Our intro voiceover is by Music Man Dre, with intro and outro music by Yellow Speaker. Transcripts provided by Brevity & Wit.Thank you for listening!

Maiysha sits down with the husband and wife duo that is taking over interior designing, Jeanine Hays and Bryan Mason. The couple talks about their new book "AphroChic", their time working with HGTV, telling Black stories through the Black home, being Black in a space that you don't see many Black people in, the founding of decorative brand "AphroChic" and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Works In Process w/ George Garrastegui, Jr. / Ep 24 Finding Your Process Takes Time. Knowing when to pivot from one tool to another, and finding the right one that fit(s) into your workflow is super important. What might be good for one person may not be good for you. As with any process and system...you have stick to it, you have to have discipline — you can build the best system, but if you don't use it, it's useless.—Maurice Cherry, Designer / Strategist / Podcaster---That's my guest Maurice Cherry. In this episode, Maurice reflects on the early days of the web and how it was a time of great opportunity for anyone with an idea. The origins of his award-winning Revision Path podcast and how 10+ episodes are now part of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture permanent collection. Maurice shares his insights on how to be a successful creative, the importance of community, and how he wants to be a renaissance person. Also, the challenges and opportunities that come with being a person of color in the design industry, and how to create change within the industry.What a blast it was to talk to him. Enjoy!---MentionsDr. Cheryl Holmes-Miller Where are the Black Designers? Raquel Rodriquez Alesha Randolph 28 Days of The Web Wayne Sutton Tina Shoulders Jesse Phillips / Neu YearGoogle DocsAudacityTrelloNotion---Follow Maurice and Revision Path on: Personal Website / Twitter / Instagram————CreditsEdited by RJ BasilioResearch and Transcription Reviewer: Or SyzflingierIntro / Outro Music: The System Has Failed Us - The Passion HiFi————Like what you just heard? Support the process and rate us on Apple Podcasts :) About the Works In Process w/ George Garrastegui, Jr. Podcast:A podcast series by George Garrastegui, Jr. — designer, educator, and creative catalyst....

Thank you for your patience with the podcast! We're back this week with a brand new episode speaking to George Sully! If you are unfamiliar with George, he is a Canadian fashion designer and the founder of Black Designers of Canada. He has co-founded the brand House of Hayla, Shoenado, Sully & Son Company, Sully Wong, and Limb Apparel. George has had an illustrious career thus far and shows no signs of slowing down! He is an award winning designer who has transcended the fashion landscape in Canada by giving up & coming Black Designers a chance to flourish in the market which presents barriers for them. In this podcast we dive deep into: - His evolution as a designer, and the work he has been able to produce. - Not getting the recognition for his work - Starting fashion brands in 2022 - Racial barriers that exist within the fashion industry - Getting into retail stores such as Hudson's Bay - Beginning multiple fashion brands - The start of Black Designers of Canada - Writing his book & sharing his story

In this episode, Dapper Dan talked about his unbelievable life journey, how he was able to change fashion, the obstacles he faced, and the issues that black designers come up against.  He also spoke about Kanye's recent fights with Adidas and Gap. This conversation happened live at our activation at New York Fashion Week. #fashion #dapperdan #earnyourleisure   EYL University: https://www.eyluniversity.com Link for Invest Fest Europe: https://investfest.com/euro/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm talking about curating a clothing collection with Founder and Creative Director of Black Boy Knits, Jacques Agbobly. Jacques is one of the 2022 CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund Finalist and recipient of the 2022 DHL Logistics and Fashion Award in partnership with the CFDA. They were also part of this year's NYFW. In today's episode we spoke about a collection that pre-dates Black Boy Knits but serves as the genesis to the work that they are doing today. This collection was one I wished to highlight because it brings into conversation issues around incarceration through clothing. To become more familiar with other black creatives like Jacques, head over here. Some suggested readings from today's episode are Liberated Threads and Black Designers in American Fashion. Instagram Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Today's conversation is with creative director, designer and stylist Jerome Lamaar. Jerome is a trendsetter whose perspective on art, culture, concepts and colors has transformed style. Exploring the power of imagination, controlling their own narrative, and pride in their community, Jerome has never been afraid to color outside the lines, illustrating their own reality.  In today's episode, we're reminded of what it means to design a life on your own terms. We explore themes of manifestation, building your own brand, staying true to yourself, and the value in accessibility. Things mentioned https://www.cooperhewitt.org/channel/willi-smith-street-couture/ (Willi Smith: Street Couture - Cooper Hewitt) https://www.macys.com/s/icons-of-style/jerome-lamaar/ (5:31 by JÉRÔME LAMAAR for And Now - Macy's) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby_Phat (Baby Phat) Designer and artist https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Rucci (Ralph Rucci) What to read https://bookshop.org/books/willi-smith-street-couture/9780847868193 (Willi Smith: Street Couture) by Alexandra Cunningham Cameron https://bookshop.org/books/the-chiffon-trenches-a-memoir-9780593129258/9780593129272 (The Chiffon Trenches: A Memoir) by André Leon Talley https://bookshop.org/books/black-designers-in-american-fashion-9781350138476/9781350138476 (Black Designers in American Fashion) by Elizabeth Way https://bookshop.org/books/fashion-trends-analysis-and-forecasting/9781350099012 (Fashion Trends: Analysis and Forecasting) by Ann Marie Fiore, Eundeok Kim, Alice Payne  https://bookshop.org/books/life-visioning-16pt-large-print-edition/9780369308269 (Life Visioning) by Michael Bernard Beckwith What to listen to https://open.spotify.com/album/4jovLVRCu6H0Ce6NHR4eTZ (My Life) by Mary J. Blige https://open.spotify.com/album/2fv3CMkuVgYRtQVnhv1rQW (The Glamorous Life) by Sheila E https://open.spotify.com/track/3uy0jtkM8QYVTsBazkli1x (Planet Rock) by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force https://open.spotify.com/track/7Ezwtgfw7khBrpvaNPtMoT (All The Way Up) by Fat Joe and Remy Ma Who to follow Follow Jerome Lamaar on https://instagram.com/jeromelamaar?utm_medium=copy_link (IG @jeromelamaar) You can also find Jerome's fashion https://531pm.com/ (here). This conversation was recorded on July 9th, 2022. Host https://www.instagram.com/dario.studio/ (Dario Calmese)  Producer: https://www.instagram.com/holly_woodco/ (Coniqua Johnson)  Visual Art Direction and Designs:  http://riverwildmen.com (River Wildmen), https://www.instagram.com/afrovisualism/ (AfroVisualism) Director of Digital Content: https://www.instagram.com/vickygcreative/ (Vicky Garcia) Bookings: https://www.instagram.com/itsms.kt/ (K.T. Thompson) Original Music composed by Adam Radice Audio Edited by Adam Radice Visit us at https://www.blackimagination.com/oral-history (blackimagination.com )

Follow Dr. Dori Tunstall on Instagram, and Twitter!Follow us on Instagram and on Twitter!Created by SOUR, this podcast is part of the studio's "Future of X,Y,Z" research, where the collaborative discussion outcomes serve as the base for the futuristic concepts built in line with the studio's mission of solving urban, social and environmental problems through intelligent designs.Make sure to visit our website - podcast.whatswrongwith.xyz- and subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts so you never miss an episode. If you found value in this show, we would appreciate it if you could head over to iTunes to rate and leave a review – or you can simply tell your friends about the show!Don't forget to join us next week for another episode. Thank you for listening!

They fell in love with fashion. They remixed looks, dressed our favorite characters, ignited the industry, took what others might've seen as scraps and made them beautiful. They carved out a space for themselves. Featuring Jeffrey Banks, Ceci, Romeo Hunte, Law Roach, Letesha Renee, Darnell-Jamal Lisby, Miko Underwood, Brandice Daniel, Jasmine Guy, Connor McKnight, Monica Miller, April Walker, Monica Morrow, Boz Bradshaw and Randy Cousin.    Syllabus:  Throughout history, Black people have always had that “special sauce” that has created a style tradition that is uniquely resourceful and innovative. The book Stylin': African-American Expressive Culture, from Its Beginnings to the Zoot Suit takes us through that history. Black people have seen the influence of their style travel across the globe, and the book, How to Slay: Inspiration from the Queens and Kings of Black Style, provides a complete survey of how we “slay.” We all have a story about that certain thing we wore that made us feel special or seen. Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion inspires us to remember what those things were, and explains how it's vital in keeping our culture alive.  When host Kimberly Jenkins had the opportunity to meet the late fashion legend André Leon Talley, he joined her at Parsons School of Design as she hosted a screening of the documentary, The Gospel According to André, in effort to give Talley his flowers. Fashion veteran Bethann Hardison also has a motherly connection to a “Different World” star referenced in our upcoming episode on HBCU style. How many Black fashion designers throughout history can you name? Podcast guest Elizabeth Way provides us with the much-needed book, Black Designers in American Fashion, as an essential reference guide.  Guest Darnell-Jamal Lisby penned this profile on the admired Willi Smith and speaks about Smith's design approach in this episode. The late designer Patrick Kelly showed Black fashion design hopefuls just how far you could make it in an industry known for being famously exclusive. Which is why we recommend the piece, “Patrick Kelly Was the Jackie Robinson of High Fashion”. A contemporary of our podcast guest Jeffrey Banks, along with the late designers Willi Smith and Patrick Kelly, our profile on Stephen Burrows celebrates the fashion designer who dressed our bodies to dance and move. For a transcript of this episode, please visit fashionandrace.org/database/ep1-no-blueprint. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, we talk about the life and career of Zelda Wynn Valdes, her black starlet clientele, and the innovative moves she made to propel the fashion world forward. Instagram: @THEVIXENMEMOIRSJoin the Book Club: WWW.THEVIXENMEMOIRS.COMDonate: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thevixenmemoirsMusic: https://soundcloud.com/vhslogos Submissions: VIXENPODCAST@GMAIL.COM

Highlighting prominent and rising black designers during NYFW ‘22. To read the blog post in full click here: https://www.sectionodi.com/fashion/

Highlighting prominent and rising black designers during NYFW ‘22. To read the blog post in full click here: https://www.sectionodi.com/fashion/

When I came into the "real world" after college and decided to be an entrepreneur, I didn't see a lot of people designing websites who looked like me. So, when I found Bernel Westbrook and Octavia Elease, it was so encouraging. I've been following their brands for a while and I love what they stand for, how they serve, and how they show up. It's my honor to be able shine a spotlight on them in this special episode of the podcast! I hope you enjoy getting to know them both better as we chat about life and entrepreneurship. There are some struggles that come with being a minority in the industry, so you'll hear us touch on that in the episode. But both Bernel and Octavia brought so much joy and energy to this conversation - they're both so amazing! - Blog with Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2022/02/16/bernel-westbrook-octavia-elease/ Connect with Bernel: - Website: https://brandedbybernel.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandedbybernel/ - Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-branded-by-bernel-podcast/id1548002479 Connect with Octavia: - Brand Photography Website: https://octaviaelease.com/ - Brand Photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octaviaelease/ - Design Services Website: https://octaviaeleasedesigns.com/ - Design Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/octaviaeleasedesigns/ Connect with Maya: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayapalmerdesigns/ - Website: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/

hea Marie Diva & Vixens Podcast Episode 13 wtih Nichole Bess. Black owned production company to aid in the advancement of Black Designers in Fashion IndustryNEW YORK CITY, NY—As Black History Month continues, and Fashion Week returns to the streets of Manhattan, the winds of change are stirring. For tickets and more info, visit the NYFW BLK website. NYFW BLK is proudly powered by True Blue PR and sponsored by Beauty Water, Hello Beautiful, She Beauty by Chi, Lucy Lou and Marg Le Maison, Iconic Body By X, Girl Boss Suites, and many more.Visit WWETVN.COMSupport the show (https://py.pl/U3f9Y)

Hey y'all! Happy Black History Month!!!! Tune in to todays episode where I discuss some pioneers of black fashion, unpopular opinions, resources and of course BLACK DESIGNERS! Follow me on instagram @theunknownjourneywithjas to see all the tagged designers

Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - And we want to bring you a conversation that honors the values and legacy that Dr. King left behind for this world…. and Mike Johnson II, well, he wants to bring you a whole building full of it.Mike Johnson is a senior associate at the architecture and design firm, Perkins&Will. He's actively engaged in advancing the profession of design at both the community and global level.  Today's episode centers on a project that Mike is right in the middle of – The brand new Martin Luther King Communication Arts & Humanities building at Bowie State University. Click here to get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: Connect with Doug: On Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comEmail Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

Rachel Bascombe is an architect in Los Angeles at the firm CO Architects and Rachel is number 412.  A number that will soon make sense to you and will probably surprise you.In today's interview with Rachel, we'll hear about a moment that changed her life path and how that moment helped to create a sense of purpose when it comes to place.  Rachel also shares how one project early in her career helped her understand the full significance of being a Black female architect in America.Get your FREE copy of the Imagine a Place journal: Connect with Doug:On Instagram: @Douglas_ShapiroOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ By Email: dshapiro@ofs.comEmail Imagine a Place: imagineaplace@ofs.com

You ever wonder how designers reimagine the work they do that reshapes the world we inhabit? In episode one of Curious Story Lab, Del Terrelonge and I discuss how his work shifts the narrative as he straddles between the fields of art, architecture, and design. As the founder and creative director of RHED; his firm located in Toronto, Canada, Del speaks from experience on building a self-sustaining practice and how designers might envision building wealth. His firm works on a broad range of projects from developing and branding, such as The Templar, a boutique hotel to designing a gallery and modular housing outside of Toronto.You can find Del Terrelonge: RHED or Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhedbuiltprojects/You can find Curious Story Lab onlineFor more information on Curious Story Lab visit our Website https://curiousstorylab.com/Or you can follow us on Twitter; Instagram; or Facebook:Find Curious Story Lab OnlineWebsite :https://curiousstorylab.com/Twitter: @curiousstorylabInstagram: @curiousstorylabFacebook: @curiousstorylabSponsor: Poster House Museum, the only museum devoted entirely to preserving Posters. Visit: https://posterhouse.org/Credits:Creator & Host: Michele Y. WashingtonProducer: Alicia Ajayi @aliciaoajayiSound Engineer + Music: Joanna SamuelsEditor: Angelina BrunoEmail: curiousstory21@gmail.comFollow us on Spotify or Apple Podcast or wherever you listen to your favorite podcast

Our guest for this episode is Jessica Tremblay (http://www.jessicatremblay.com); A former Choreographer and current Designer and Program Manager for Racial Equity in Design at IBM where they are collaborating with workstream leaders to deliver programming and initiatives to ensure Black Designers can bring their full, authentic selves to work.  We'll learn about growing up in Texas, what it takes to inspire the next generation, and why you should never stop asking yourself if what you're doing now makes you happy.

Back in the day, the path to becoming a designer might have meant attending an expensive art school, interning at a design studio or an ad agency, and then working your way up the corporate ladder. But this week's guest, Terell Cobb, illustrates how you can become a successful designer by carving your own path! Our conversation begins with a look at Terell's work at Microsoft, and he talks about his day-to-day schedule, working with his team of designers and researchers, and gives a peek into Black Designers of Microsoft and how they work as a group. Terell also spoke about how his athletic career as a football player taught him about design, and shared with me some mentors who have helped him become the designer he is today. With his drive and ambition, Terell Cobb is definitely someone to keep your eye on for the future!LinksTerell Cobb's WebsiteTerell Cobb on InstagramTerell Cobb on LinkedInFor extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Sponsored by Brevity & WitBrevity & Wit is a strategy and design firm committed to designing a more inclusive and equitable world.We accomplish this through graphic design, presentations and workshops around I-D-E-A: inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.If you're curious to learn how to combine a passion for I-D-E-A with design, check us out at brevityandwit.com.Brevity & Wit — creative excellence without the grind.==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows.Follow us there, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.It is produced by Maurice Cherry and engineered and edited by RJ Basilio. Our intro voiceover is by Music Man Dre, with intro and outro music by Yellow Speaker.Thank you for listening!

In this week's episode, Jeanne speaks with designer George Sully about his early musical beginnings and his first shoe design. He talks with Jeanne about racism, and the significance of founding BlackDesignersofCanada.com, the first-ever Canadian index that celebrates black designers.   To check out more from Style Matters, visit TSC.ca/stylematters.  INSTAGRAM @ Thejeannebeker  FACEBOOK @ Jeannebeker  www. TSC.ca 

In this episode of the Technically Speaking Podcast, Harrison Wheeler talks with a designer, creative strategist, and podcaster who doesn't need introductions, Maurice Cherry. Maurice's podcast Revision Path is an award-winning weekly showcase of Black designers, artists, developers, and digital creatives from all over the world. Today, Maurice shares his experience going into design, how he found his first big opportunity, and his advocacy work highlighting black designers. Join in and learn about this designer's approach to design work and how he's built so many successful events and projects. Jump straight into: (01:35) - Who is Maurice Cherry? His work as a designer in an Amsterdam-based studio and the growth of his award-winning podcast Revision Path.  (04:36) - Growing up in Selma, Alabama, and the journey that took Maurice into art, technology, and design. (10:26) - Math & computers: What would have happened if Maurice didn't major in Math. (13:52) - The post-college years: How Maurice waited for an opportunity in design in the early times of the internet. (17:07) - Everything has changed in the last few years: Atlanta's tech village and its pool of talent.  (20:17) - Some of Maurice's projects and his approach to work: Filling the void for different needs with creativity. (21:43) - Where are the black designers?: Maurice's work highlighting black design and how far we've come in terms of diversity and inclusion.  (32:04) - Opening the path for others to continue: What's the future of black designers? + The future of the Recognize Project.  (36:57) - Advancing black design: How Revision Path made it into the Smithsonian Museum Collection.   Episode Resources: Connect with Maurice through https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricecherry/ (LinkedIn) https://www.mauricecherry.com/ (Maurice Cherry) https://revisionpath.com/ (Revision Path) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBuFCkmyYuA (Where Are The Black Designers?) https://recognize.design/about/ (RECOGNIZE) https://automattic.com/ (Automattic) Support this podcast

Louise Jefferson was a graphic designer, photographer, illustrator, and civil rights activist. Born in Washington, DC, Jefferson spent much of her career in Harlem, New York. It was there that she became the first female African-American art director in publishing. While working as the art director for the Friendship Press, she also did freelance work for civil rights publications such as Opportunity (which encouraged young Black writers) and Crisis, the official publication of the NAACP. She worked on a children's book titled We Sing America that was intended to educate children about the realities of being black in America. It was controversial, and even banned in Georgia. Jefferson later illustrated E. Jefferson Murphy's book Understanding Africa, which showed the cultural richness and diversity of Africa. The project she seemed most proud of was her own book The Decorative Arts of Africa which documented the cultures and lifestyle of the peoples of Africa. The book took several years and five trips to Africa to complete. Jefferson lived in times and places of turmoil. She fought racial discrimination and stood for social justice. She worked tirelessly to increase opportunities for her fellow Black Americans through programs like the Works Progress Administration and the Harlem Artists Guild. Her entire career was characterized by her determination to improve life and create more opportunity for Black Americans.TIMELINE1908 – b Louise Jefferson in Washington, DC.1919 – Race riots break out across DC.1935 –  Louise Jefferson moves to Harlem in New York and becomes a photographer. The first Harlem riot breaks out. Jefferson helps found the Harlem Artists Guild to fund public works post-Depression.1936 – We Sing America is published, featuring illustrations from Jefferson. Intended to educate children about the realities of being Black in America and including depictions of desegregated groups of children, the book is quickly banned in Georgia.1940 – Louise visits the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama during the period of what would become known as the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment. Louise captures the sense of depression and grief within the community on film.1942 – Louise becomes art director at Friendship Press, becoming the first female African American art director in the publishing industry.1969 – Jefferson illustrates the educational book Understanding Africa and works on her own book Decorative Arts of Africa.1973 – Decorative Arts of Africa is published, becoming one of the first large collections documenting African culture, containing over 300 illustrations and photographs. Jefferson later retires.2002 – d Louise Jefferson in Litchfield, Connecticut.REFERENCESAbout Ghana. (2021). UNDP in Ghana. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://www.gh.undp.org/content/ghana/en/home/countryinfo.htmlAbout. (2021). National Urban League. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://nul.orgBanks, T. J. (2012). Sketch people: Stories along the way. Inspiring Voices.Brockell, G. (2019, July 15). The deadly race riot ‘aided and abetted' by The Washington Post a century ago. The Washington Post. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/07/15/deadly-race-riot-aided-abetted-by-washington-post-century-ago/Convis, C. (2020). 1908-2002 Louise E. Jefferson, artist publisher photographer mapmaker. Esri Community. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://community.esri.com/t5/conservation-gis-documents/1908-2002-louise-e-jefferson-artist-publisher-photographer/ta-p/914970Daniel Hale Williams and the first successful heart surgery. (n.d.) Columbia University Department of Surgery. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://columbiasurgery.org/news/daniel-hale-williams-and-first-successful-heart-surgeryEditors of Encyclopaedia Britannica, The. (n.d.). Opportunity. In Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Opportunity-American-magazineFacincani, L. (2012). Jefferson, Louise E. (1908-2002). Amistad Research Center. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from http://amistadresearchcenter.tulane.edu/archon/?p=creators/creator&id=845Gross, J. (2012). Then: 125th street. NYC then/now: Great depression & great recession. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu/brooks12/then-125th-street/Heller, J. (2017, May 10). AP was there: Black men untreated in Tuskegee syphilis study. Associated Press. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://apnews.com/article/e9dd07eaa4e74052878a68132cd3803aJefferson, L. (1946). Americans of negro lineage [Map]. Friendship Press.Jefferson, L. (1987) Alabama boy [Photograph]. Mutual Art. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://www.mutualart.com/Artwork/Alabama-Boy/D89D81A498D419E2?freeunlock=AF4CB17BDA2069E2King, J. (2018). Louise E. Jefferson's design journey. AIGA. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://www.aiga.org/design-journeys-louise-e-jeffersonLouise E. Jefferson. (2021). Petrucci Family Foundation Collection. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://pffcollection.com/artists/louise-e-jefferson/Louise E. Jefferson. (n.d.) Extravagant Crowd. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from http://brbl-archive.library.yale.edu/exhibitions/cvvpw/gallery/jefferson.htmlMcQuirter, M. (2003). A brief history of African Americans in Washington, DC. Cultural Tourism DC. Retrieved 25 May 2021 from https://www.culturaltourismdc.org/portal/a-brief-history-of-african-americans-in-washington-dcSchomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Jean Blackwell Hutson Research and Reference Division, The New York Public Library. (1936). We Sing America. 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You may not have heard much about Eric Bailey, but there's a pretty good chance that you've encountered his work out in the world. As the VP of experience design at Zillow, he brings over 20 years of strategic thinking, imagining, and making to revolutionize the process of buying or selling your home.Our conversation began with Eric discussing how he builds culture and maintains joy on his team, and he spoke broadly about what he calls “the limitless possibilities of UX design.” He also talked about growing up in Ohio, being around for the early days of the Organization of Black Designers and Project Osmosis (which he co-founded), building his brand Properganda, and gave the secret for he's maintained his authenticity throughout this career. According to Eric, anyone can look within and fulfill their potential through design — and he's absolutely right!LinksEric Bailey's WebsiteEric Bailey on LinkedInEric Bailey on InstagramProperganda ArtFor extended show notes, including a full transcript of this interview, visit revisionpath.com.==========Sponsored by AdobeSupport for Revision Path comes from Adobe MAX.Adobe MAX is the annual global creativity conference and it's going online this year -- October 26th through the 28th. This is sure to be a creative experience like no other. Plus, it's all free. Yep - 100% free!With over 25 hours of keynotes, luminary speakers, breakout sessions, workshops, musical performances and even a few celebrity appearances, it's going to be one-stop shopping for your inspiration, goals and creative tune-ups.Did I mention it's free?Explore over 300 sessions across 11 tracks, hear from amazing speakers and learn new creative skills… all totally free and online this October.To register, head to max.adobe.com.==========Sponsored by Brevity & WitBrevity & Wit is a strategy and design firm committed to designing a more inclusive and equitable world.We accomplish this through graphic design, presentations and workshops around I-D-E-A: inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.If you're curious to learn how to combine a passion for I-D-E-A with design, check us out at brevityandwit.com.Brevity & Wit — creative excellence without the grind.==========Follow and SubscribeLike this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows.Follow us there, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter.==========CreditsRevision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA.It is produced by Maurice Cherry and engineered and edited by RJ Basilio. Our intro voiceover is by Music Man Dre, with intro and outro music by Yellow Speaker.Thank you for listening!

This week Elizabeth Way joins us to speak about American designer Scott Barrie and hew new book Black Designers in American Fashion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Film director, producer, and screenwriter Steven Caple Jr was first introduced to costume designer Ciara Whaley through a photo her cousin showed him. It was 2004 and they were both in high school at the time, but he knew  two things: first, she was baaad. Second, he had to find a way to meet her. Their love story would begin after a chance meeting in driving school, and has been a wrap ever since.  Between college, grad school, and burgeoning careers, Ciara and Steven always found a way to make it work. Listen in to this 2017 interview for the second season of Black Love Doc to hear how they managed to keep the love alive. ========Looking for more Black Love content like After Love: the official Black Love after show? Get to getting   Black Love+. Black Love+  is an all new totally free app that gives you all 360 degrees of Black Love. You can find it now on Apple, and Android. Plus you can find it on your favorite TV apps like Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick and wherever you get your apps! Download it today so you never miss a minute of Black Love. Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter

Join show hosts Oli Stratford and Johanna Agerman Ross as they explore the design elements behind the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics; Phyllida Barlow's new sculpture for Highgate Cemetery; Samuel Ross's 2021 Black British and POC artist grants; the second edition of the Where Are the Black Designers? annual conference; Virgil Abloh's promotion at LVMH; and the return of Phoebe Philo.The month the show also features a long-form interview with David Rockwell, founder of the new York-based architecture practice Rockwell Group, speaking about his new book Drama and why architecture has much to learn from the impermanence of set design. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Guys come together WITH TWO SPECIAL GUEST Lekan & Devin. Black Designers with two amazing brands to share with the world as well as Discuss to struggles of being a black owned business.

Something BIG is happening in Chicago this July and it's something you should know about - it's called "Design Your World." The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) recognized that inside the profession of interior design there's been a lack of diversity for, pretty much, its entire existence. So, to address this deficit, they dreamt up "Design Your World" - it's a high school pipeline program to expose the underrepresented to a career in design. And to help make the dream a reality, the IIDA teamed up with OFS. IIDA and OFS (along with the support of After School Matters, Mannington Commerical, 3form, and Configura) are all thrilled to kick off this 6-week crash course in design. So, today we're giving up the mic to IIDA's CEO, Cheryl Durst who will be interviewing the first-ever Design Your World instructor, the Chicago-based Architect and Interior Designer, Ciera Payton. Together, they will share their expectations, wishes, and the future vision of what Design Your World could really mean to this industry. Watch the story behind Design Your World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxaCUAulGK8 Read more about Design Your World: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place/elevating-equity-design Connect with IIDA and the Design Your World program: https://iida.org/ Learn more about the mission of After School Matters: https://www.afterschoolmatters.org/ Connect with Cheryl Durst on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryldurst/ Connect with Doug Shapiro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doshapiro/ For more Imagine a Place, please visit: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place

It's 2021, and Black designers only make up 3% of the workforce at major tech companies. It's disheartening to think about, but you have the power to make a difference, especially if you're a white creative leader, educator, or designer. Representation is crucial to attracting people of color to the tech industry and ensuring an inclusive environment, and retaining them as employees.   In this episode, Mitzi Okou and I discuss the importance of empowering black designers in your workplace and community. Take a listen and learn how Mitzi is raising awareness for the lack of diversity in most companies.   Where are the black designers (WATBD) https://www.watbd.org   WATBD 2021 Conference https://www.watbd.org/2021   Mitzi Okou's Instagram @ok_mitz https://www.instagram.com/ok_mitz   Mitzi Okou's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitzi-okou-30918b144/   Mitzi Okou's Website https://www.mitziokou.com/ Podcast Info:   Transcripts available on episode web page.   Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and Spotify.   RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear. Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.   Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.   Let's Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.   Let's connect! #uinarrative Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn @uinarrative Twitter @uinarrativeco

Ariele Elia, Fashion Law In the seventh episode of More Than Fashion: The SNR Podcast, our host and Silver Needle Runway Communications Director, Erica Capobianco, is joined by Ariele Elia, Assistant Director of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham University. Join Erica and Ariele as they discuss exactly what Fashion Law truly entails, her journey as a student of Art History to one of the pioneers of the fashion law field, the connection between her curation of the exhibit "Faking It: Originals, Copies, and Counterfeits” at the Museum of FIT and her decision to venture into the field of fashion law, the difference between a counterfeit and following trends, and the true meaning of sustainability ethical and legal practice. Later in the episode, Erica and Ariele dive into a rundown of the goals of the Fashion Law Institute and the amazing difference they are making in the industry, and Ariele's predictions for the evolution of fashion law. Learn More about Ariele Elia: Ariele Elia is currently the Assistant Director of the Fashion Law Institute at Fordham Law. Previously, she served as the Assistant Curator of Costume and Textile at the Museum at FIT for seven years, where she curated or co-curated a number of exhibits including: "Faking It: Originals, Copies, and Counterfeits," “Global Fashion Capitals,” and "Black Fashion Designers.” Elia recently developed the course Cultural Awareness, Design Responsibility, and the Law at FIT. She has lectured internationally at the United Nations, Oxford, and Columbia Law. In January the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal published her note “Fashion's Destruction of Unsold Goods: Responsible Solutions for an Environmentally Conscious Future”. Her latest chapter, “Dapper Dan: The Original Streetwear Influencer,” will be published in the upcoming book Black Designers in American Fashion in 2021. Elia received a M.S.L. in Fashion Law from Fordham University School of Law. She also holds an M.A. in Fashion and Textile: History, Theory, and Museum Practices from FIT, and a B.A. in Art History from Saint Mary's College of California. You can follow along on Ariele's journey via: Instagram: @arielechantel LinkedIn: Ariele Elia Where can you find us? Apple Podcasts: More Than Fashion: The SNR Podcast Spotify: More Than Fashion: The SNR Podcast Instagram: @silverneedlerunway Facebook: Silver Needle Runway TikTok: @silverneedlerunway --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week The Grapes sit down with Multi disciplinary Leader, Visionary, and Entrepreneur George Sully. The trio talk about grit, perseverance, what it takes to keep moving forward even when the odds seem against you. George Sully talks about why he founded The Black Designers of Canada in June 2020 and the organization's importance. The conversation leads into why being a Jack of all is the best way to thrive in rapidly changing times.Connect with George:www.instagram.com/realgeorgesullyhttps://georgesully.com/Hosted by: @mrsetheeand @RashistylesVideo & Editing: @kalerrgang You can catch The Elevated Grapes Talks Show: Fashion Chats, every Saturday at 10 am PST| 1 PM EST, on Rukus Avenue Radio Channel, on the Dash Radio App or dashradio.com @rukusavenueradio @dashradio

I recently had the pleasure of participating in Black Designers Connect, a workshop panel that’s part of the Black Diamond Ball, an annual event that celebrates Black culture across Canada. The panel was hosted by Dr. Dori Tunstall, Dean of Design at OCAD University who also happens to be the first Black woman to be Dean of a Faculty of Design. I’ve been an admirer of her for a while so I was deeply honoured to be asked to participate in this panel with fellow Artist and Designer Tafui. We shared some of our business strategies, discussed the implication of being a Black person in the creative industry and the social responsibility that comes with it. I thought that the conversation would be valuable to you so I asked if I could share it on the podcast and everyone agreed. You can also watch it in video form at artpaysme.com. 

Taylor Staten is one of only 520 Black female architects in the US. She owns and runs TnS Studio, an architecture firm in the South Side of Chicago. She speaks up, she speaks out, but most importantly she speaks in. Through TnS Studio, she mentors young Black teenagers in her neighborhood around the possibilities that a career in architecture and design could hold for them. In our conversation, she shares her passion for sustainability and how she is taking action to help create the world around that she wants to see. Learn more about Taylor and TnS Studio: https://www.tnstudio.org/ View more Imagine a Place articles: https://ofs.com/imagine-a-place

My guest in this episode, recorded towards the end of 2020, is Maurice Cherry, founder and host of the award-winning Revision Path, a podcast that features black designers. It's the first podcast to be added to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) Taking a break from being the host, Maurice talks about his experience of growing up in Atlanta, getting into design and coding in the early days of the Web right the way through to starting Revision Path and his work as a Creative Strategist. Show Links Episode links and transcript (https://pln.me/p10) Maurice Maurice’s website (https://mauricecherry.com/) Maurice on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mauricecherry) Maurice on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mauricecherry/) Revision Path (https://revisionpath.com/) Lunch (https://yepitslunch.com/) Where are the Black Designers? (https://wherearetheblackdesigners.com/) Andy Subscribe to Power of Ten (https://audioboom.com/channels/5029873) Subscribe to Andy’s newsletter Doctor’s Note (https://pln.me/nws) Andy on Twitter (https://twitter.com/apolaine) Andy on LinkedIn (https://linkedin.com/in/andypolaine) Polaine.com (https://www.polaine.com/) Suggestions? Feedback? Get in touch! (https://www.polaine.com/contact)

Maurice Cherry is principal and creative director at Lunch, an award-winning multidisciplinary creative studio he established in 2008 in Atlanta, GA. Currently, he works as the creative strategist for CodeSandbox.  Maurice is perhaps most well-known for his award-winning podcast Revision Path™, which showcases Black designers, developers, and digital creators from all over the world. It is the first podcast to be added to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC). Other projects of Maurice's include the Black Weblog Awards, 28 Days of the Web, The Year of Tea, and the design anthology RECOGNIZE. Maurice is the 2018 recipient of the Steven Heller Prize for Cultural Commentary from AIGA, was named as one of GDUSA's “People to Watch” in 2018, and was included in the 2018 edition of The Root 100 (#60), their annual list of the most influential African-Americans ages 25 to 45.  You can find Maurice on Twitter @mauricecherry Maurice's 2015 Lecture: Where Are the Black Designers? Stesha Doku, MD is a private practice anesthesiologist, web designer and developer based in Greensboro, NC. She focuses on designing interfaces for healthcare technology for software healthcare providers use to better take care of patients. She believes recognizing design's role in healthcare will help build a better future for growth and quality in the medical field.  What we particularly need more of in medicine are designers who can be a bridge to create great interfaces that physicians and healthcare professionals can integrate into their practice. While I believe that anyone can program given a computer, patience and the right book, learning what works on the front-end for different industries is much harder. Only good design can be the connector to helping us meet our goal of making technology adoption worthwhile and cost effective in medicine! Stesha Doku MD on Revision Path 01 July 2013 Mastering the craft of great design is a surprisingly long and continuous process. You will find that having a good eye is very different than being able to think creatively, which is in turn very different from being able to technically manifest your ideas digitally. Great designers have all three, so pick one to start with and the others will build on that.  You can find Stesha on Twitter at @dohkoo. 

In this episode, I get to talk with the stylish pretty bird, Tamu McPherson! We talk about friends as style inspiration, her desire to inspire women with her style, playing dress up as a child, having fun with style, and so much more.  Give this episode a listen, and share it with a friend. Follow Myriha on IG: https://www.instagram.com/myriha_burce/ Follow All The Pretty Birds on IG: https://www.instagram.com/alltheprettybirdsofficial/ Visit the ATB website: https://www.alltheprettybirds.com/ In this episode Tamu mentions: https://www.instagram.com/carolineissa https://www.instagram.com/shalamonroque Celine by Pheobe Philo Christopher John Rogers Shop McMullen Fe Noel Hanifa Tongoro Studio   FOLLOW BSA on IG: www.instagram.com/blackstyleanecdotes  

Black designers make up 3% of the entire industry.That was the report that came out of the 2019 AIGA design census report. That includes graphic designers, illustrators, web designers, UX designers, a wide sweeping set of roles. This number is also the foundational problem addressed by an initiative turn movement called where are the black designers? It was co-founded by my guests in this episode, Mitzi Okou. We walked through exciting developments in her career and the origins behind the, Where Are The Black Designers movement and what's in the organization's future. https://www.mitziokou.com/ http://www.wherearetheblackdesigners.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gettechnical/support

Our first episode of the Girl boss File is here! And this might be the best file yet. Listen to the episode if you're interested or need some advice when it comes to starting a business, the importance of social media, how to manage your time, investing, financial literacy, need support and love, or need some inspiration and motivation in your life, you won't regret it. Enjoy the episode and we hope you have an amazing and productive week!Check out Nikole's PageNikole's RecsTogglNotion AsanaMaddison UtendolSkillshareFreelancing Females on FacebookWhere are all the Black Designers? Follow Us.InstagramOur WebsiteSubscribe on Apple PodcastGet our NewsletterCheers to a Better You Guide + Workbook  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-you-and-i-podcast/donations

David Rice Rice is president of Design Communications, Inc., a design firm specializing in marketing communications located in Washington, D.C. He is also the founder and chairman of the Organization of Black Designers (OBD). "Being able to make a living at design and help other talented designers find jobs and further their careers has been tremendously satisfying," says Rice. "It is one of the things that has made my life worthwhile." Although at one time Rice considered pursuing biology, he graduated from CCS' rigorous industrial design program with specializations in product design and graphic design. Rice founded Design Communications, Inc. (DesignCom) in 1981 and his first major account involved the branding for a $250 million joint venture in Washington D.C. between the Quadrangle Development Corporation, The Rouse Company and the JW Marriott Hotel. Rice also strives to create mentorship opportunities through the OBD to develop an awareness of the lack of diversity in design-related professions. In only 11 years, OBD has attracted more than 6,300 members. He credits CCS with giving him the tools necessary to succeed not only in business, but in relationship building. "To this day, I still use the problem solving skills I developed at CCS in my professional and private life. I learned to see the world in a totally new and dynamic way."  

There are so many bomb black designers and creators out there but visibility is needed in order to find them! Join me as I talk with guest Victoria Reed, creator of Victoria Reed Magazine, as we discuss the need to create visibility for black designers and how she's fulfilling that need by creating a platform that highlights them. Victoria is a photographer, writer and solo-preneur creating what it is she saw was missing from fashion. Her mission is to make her magazine a go to source for finding black designers and give them the platform they deserve. With so many desiring to buy black products and services, she's definitely creating something that supports that! We chat about what it means to take up space in a genre where its a struggle to gain visibility, supporting black creators and being audacious by creating what it is you seek! If you want some inspiration to do that bold thing, that thing that's calling you to create, this episode will leave you feeling like taking that step. You CAN do audacious and soul fulfilling things! Find Victoria on Instagram @ Victoria Reed MagazineWebsite: https://www.victoriareed.com/Follow the Instagram @ Decoding BlacknessFollow the FB Group @ Decoding Blackness Podcast CommunityTo be a guest or if you have a topic you want to hear email me at decodingblackness@gmail.com________________________________________________________________________________________________Also, I want to support you and continue to build community so join the Audacious Black Girl Tribe for weekly self-care support, wellness tips and other goodies. You're busy out here occupying spaces and defining who are you so I will provide you short and sweet wellness tips and help you do that innerwork so you can continue to be the audacious black girl that you are! Join the Audacious Black Girl Tribe to receive weekly self-care support, motivation, Decoding Blackness Podcast updates and other goodies! After signing up you'll receive a FREE 5 minute meditation to get you started! Click to Join the tribe!

Episode Notes Listen + Subscribe NOW The Piper Carter Podcast on #DetroitIsDifferent Episode #98 3 generations of Black Women discussing Hip Hop, Politics, Arts & Culture. Title: "SUPPORT BLACK DESIGNERS" Upcoming Lunar Eclipse, "Closed to Gentrification", Fashion Nova Scams Designers & Customers, + Hackers Help Find Missing People Cohosts: Deja @catoriit + Brittany March Artist of the Week: Lyric Jones - "Want To Say" Available on all streaming platforms including: Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify | iHeart radio Piper Carter is the founder of 'We Found Hip-hop.' Advocate for Women in Hip-hop, Hip-hop culture, Detroit advocacy, Artistry, and Youth Dilla Day Detroit.

Have you picked up on the connection between this month's guests? It can be easy to look at the advocacy work and projects around diversity in design and think it's a new movement, but the reality is that the work is built on the shoulders and legacy of Black designers like Vernon Lockhart. As an artist, creative therapist, and the executive director of Project Osmosis, Vernon has worked hard to empower the next generation of designers through education for at least the past 20 years. We spoke about Vernon's creative therapy practice, Art on the Loose, and he shared how his time growing up in Chicago, attending SAIC, and becoming involved with the Organization of Black Designers helped build the foundation for Project Osmosis. We also talked about respectability politics, the trap of "diversity", and his plans for bringing more design education to the south side of Chicago. Vernon Lockhart and his work are a testament to the fact that we all have the human right to be creative! Links Vernon Lockhart on LinkedIn Vernon Lockhart at UIC Art on the Loose Project Osmosis Like this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows. Subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA. Looking for some creative consulting for your next project? Then let's do lunch! You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter. Come chat with us! And thank you for listening!

Lately, it has become blatantly clear the ways in which the systems around us are racist and white-serving by design. We’ll talk with fellow designers, including Mitzi Okou from Where Are the Black Designers, about how these issues manifest themselves in the design community.

If you guys have never heard of today's guest, then buckle up, because I've never met any one in fashion with more energy or spirit. If you asked me how to describe him, it would be tough. He's a man of many titles.  When I met him 10 years ago, he was just a shoe designer, but he has evolved into so much more than that. This entrepreneur, brand architect and philanthropist has built himself a collective of multifaceted companies that leverage him as an innovative player in the world of multimedia, content creation, and fashion design.  His most recent project, BlackDesignersofCanada.com, is a true example of his energy and passion. Today I'm hanging out with shoe designer George Sully. On this fiery episode George talks all about racism in fashion, how he plans to create change using his new initiative, and how to turn your perception and vision into reality.  Before I jump into this episode, I wanted to take a second to thank my sponsors at Bean Bundle, Canada's newest coffee subscription.  Before I geared up for this interview I used my french press using beans they sent me from one of the dopest roasters from across the country. Bean Bundle makes it so easy for people like me who drink tonnes of coffee every single day but love to try beans from different roasters.  The process is pretty simple...you just visit beanbundle.com , choose how much coffee you want on a monthly basis, medium or dark roast and they ship you different beans from the latest roasters on a monthly basis.  Best part is if you live in Canada they ship to you absolutely free and if you sign up using the code BUNDLE10 you'll save 10% your subscription. Now pour yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy this week's episode.

Twi McCallum is a NYC-based sound designer for the stage and screen.  https://tsdca.org/ https://www.broadwayworld.com/ https://soundgirls.org/twi-mccallum-on-hiring-black-designers-and-creatives/ http://www.productionondeck.com/ https://pocinaudio.com/ twibackstage@gmail.com 

The first of the #ShareTheMicNow episodes is an intimate and honest conversation between design industry icons Maurice Cherry and Debbie Millman about the state of the world, their work, what's going on with some of the design organizations, and much more.Maurice is a pioneering digital creator who is most well-known for his award-winning podcast Revision Path which was launched in 2013 with over 350 in-depth interviews with Black designers, developers, and digital creatives from all over the world. It was the first podcast to be added to the permanent collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.Debbie was “one of the most creative people in business” by Fast Company, and is an author, educator, curator and host of the podcast Design Matters which one of the world’s first and longest-running podcasts having interviewed nearly 500 artists, designers and cultural commentators over the past 14 years. In 2009 Debbie co-founded the world’s first graduate program in branding at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.SHOW NOTES:http://thecrazy1.com/episode101 FOLLOW THE CRAZY ONE:Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

This week on Overtime, we talk about assessing your design thinking to stop perpetuating heteronormativity! Plus, a new digital product that is reinventing the way we use email. Last but not least, the organizers of “Where are the Black Designers” Mitzi Okou and Garrett Albury stop by to chat about their upcoming event, and what folks can expect. [00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[01:46] Combatting Compulsory Heterosexuality[11:27] Hey.com: Hey tries to create a new system for email[19:10] Meg talks to organizers Mitzi Okou and Garrett Albury about their upcoming event, “Where Are the Black Designers?”Links mentioned in this episode:https://wherearetheblackdesigners.com/Where Are the Black Designers on InstagramEmail wherearetheblackdesigners@gmail.comPexels: https://www.pexels.com/Adrienne Rich: Compulsory Heterosexuality in Lesbian Existence: https://tinyurl.com/y8u6ckosCompulsory Heterosexuality | Hannah Winton: https://tinyurl.com/ya7hwu3tThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Basecamp.comLeave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us:Mitzi OkouDribbble profileInstagram: @ok_mitzWebsiteGarrett AlburyDribbble profileTwitter: @alburyNYCInstagram: @alburyNYCWebsiteMeg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast?Email overtime@gmail.com

This week on Overtime, we talk about assessing your design thinking to stop perpetuating heteronormativity! Plus, a new digital product that is reinventing the way we use email. Last but not least, the organizers of “Where are the Black Designers” Mitzi Okou and Garrett Albury stop by to chat about their upcoming event, and what folks can expect. [00:10] Host Meg Lewis introduces the episode[01:46] Combatting Compulsory Heterosexuality[11:27] Hey.com: Hey tries to create a new system for email[19:10] Meg talks to organizers Mitzi Okou and Garrett Albury about their upcoming event, “Where Are the Black Designers?”Links mentioned in this episode:https://wherearetheblackdesigners.com/Where Are the Black Designers on InstagramEmail wherearetheblackdesigners@gmail.comPexels: https://www.pexels.com/Adrienne Rich: Compulsory Heterosexuality in Lesbian Existence: https://tinyurl.com/y8u6ckosCompulsory Heterosexuality | Hannah Winton: https://tinyurl.com/ya7hwu3tThanks to the sponsors of this episode:Basecamp.comLeave some feedback:What do you think about our new format? Please let us know in the comments below!Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review. Connect with us:Mitzi OkouDribbble profileInstagram: @ok_mitzWebsiteGarrett AlburyDribbble profileTwitter: @alburyNYCInstagram: @alburyNYCWebsiteMeg LewisDribbble profileTwitter: @yourbuddymegInstagram: @yourbuddymegWebsiteInterested in sponsoring this rad podcast?Email overtime@gmail.com

Mentioned in this episode:- Black Designers of Seattle- Institutionalized Racism: A Syllabus- Ta-Nehisi Coates on the Ezra Klein Show- So you want to talk about race by Ijeoma Oluo- White Fragility: Why it's so hard for white people to talk about racism by Robin DiangeloAdditional resources:- Black Lives Matter &  Black Lives Matter Seattle- How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi- Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates- Anti-racist reading list for designers- Resources In Defense of Black Lives- What Not To Say To Your Black Colleagues Right Now- Blacks Who Design- Support Black Owned Businesses

We'd like to welcome you to The Reel Film Pod. this is a moving picture podcast where we discuss all types of video content in detail. Below are the topics for today's categories. What's Hot: -Upload - Amazon's journey into an online after life (01:15) | -Betty - A look into the lives of New York female skate group (17:05) | Keep it Short: -Most Dangerous Game - A Bite Sized Thriller on Quibi? (27:22) | -You Ain't Got These - Lena Waithe breaks down sneaker-head culture (34:27) | This episode is hosted by Honesty Taszhe (@HonestyTaszhe) and Shakha Benbow (@ShakBe94). We encourage you to follow us on Twitter as well as the podcast on all socials @TheReelFilmPod. We also upload the visual version of the show on YouTube under the same name.

I first heard of Bekah Marcum when I talked with Tim Allen a few weeks ago, and I'm so glad I had the chance to connect with her for this interview! Along with being a product designer for Zillow, Bekah is a community organizer and the founder of Black Designers of Seattle.We talked about how she's adjusting to working from home and self-isolation due to the coronavirus pandemic, and she shared the differences and similarities working at Zillow versus her previous role as an art director at Amazon. Bekah also spoke about growing up between the United States and Brazil, attending college in Washington DC and getting into design, and adjusting to life in Seattle and attending graduate school. Bekah is all about building authentic community, and I can't wait to see how her work makes an impact in the world!LinksBekah Marcum's WebsiteBekah Marcum on InstagramBlack Designers of Seattle on LinkedInRECOGNIZE is a design anthology featuring essays and commentary from indigenous people and people of color — the next generation of emerging design voices. The theme for Volume 2 is "fresh", and the deadline for submissions this year is April 30. Details are at recognize.design.Like this episode? Then subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite shows.Subscribe and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us!Revision Path is brought to you by Lunch, a multidisciplinary creative studio in Atlanta, GA. Looking for some creative consulting for your next project? Then let's do lunch!You can also follow Revision Path on Instagram and Twitter. Come chat with us! And thank you for listening!

This week, we dive into the discussion around coronavirus and the fashion industry. As more brands and businesses shutter their doors, it leaves fashion designers and smaller brands left in a situation of dire circumstances. This episode talks about the... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theblondemisfit/support

The incredible Bekah Marcum of Black Designers of Seattle joins us on the show to talk about her experiences being the only black designer working on design teams. And how we can be better "co-conspirators" in talking about race in the workplace. Connect with Bekah Marcum on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekahmarc/ And if you are a black designer in Seattle, be sure connect with Bekah's group https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13668366/ Special thanks to Catleah Cunanan (@catleah) for producing this episode. Recorded at Cloud Studios in Seattle (https://www.cloudstudiosseattle.com).

In this episode of #BlackFashionHistory, Taniqua discusses why Arthur McGee is known as the "grandfather of black designers." Join our email list to receive exclusive notes and updates by texting your name and email to (864) 539 -2284 Email us: theblackfashioncloset@gmail.com Follow us: @blackfashioncloset @blackfashionhistorypodcast @taniquaruss And if you haven't done so already, please take a moment to rate and review the show. We love hearing your feedback! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/black-fashion-history/message

Another wonderful week in fashion where I discuss things that's has people buzzing in the fashion industry! YouTube: Dreaming In FashionTwitter: ImdreaminginfashionInstagram: _DreaminginFashionPlease email topics that you would like me to talk about to imdreaminginfashion@gmail.com.

In this BONUS episode, Luvvie talks about the importance of [buying Black][2], divesting from brands that don’t support the community and investing in Black-owned businesses. As a lover of things good and Noir, Luvvie shares ways to be a better, more intentional member of the economy! Sign up for The LuvvLetter and get content in your inbox from Luvvie herself. Follow @Luvvie everywhere on social – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. Buy her New York Times best-selling book I’M JUDGING YOU: The Do-Better Manual! Have thoughts about the episode? Share on social media using the hashtag #RantsandRandomness or post at the official podcast Twitter or Instagram accounts. Email LuvvieRants@gmail.com with thoughts and questions! Recorded at: Chicago Recording Company Producer: Candace Jones Content and Copy Manager: Davida E. Arnold

Episode Notes The Newest Episode, #42 on the @Pipercarter Podcast, on @DetroitisDifferent: Recap of 2019’s #DillaYouthDay, The Racist Roots of the high fashion industry, + valuing Black Designers.Show Topic: This week on the podcast cohost Brittany + @pipercarter recap 2019’S Dilla Youth Day + the community participators. In lieu of the recent Gucci Apology to the Black community. Piper shares her perspective from her loved experience + gives insight into the fashion industry’s roots of systematic racism, fascism, + exploitation. Hopefully folks are inspired to support + value Black Artists + Black Fashion Designers. The Newest Episode, #42 on the @Pipercarter Podcast, on @DetroitisDifferent: 2019’s Dilla Youth Day, The pillars of the high fashion industry, and reestablishing Black Value. Featuring tracks:“Root” by Detroit Ché“My My God” byI3xdivineListen + Subscribe NOW:Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher | SpotifyPiper Carter is the founder of 'We Found Hip-hop.' Advocate for Women in Hip-hop, Hip-hop culture, Detroit advocacy, Artistry, and Youth Dilla Day Detroit.

We had the pleasure of catching up with DJ @Iesha_Irene coming back from doing sets in ATL for Super Bowl and weekend and a Pre-Grammy party! Tune in and learn more about her background and love for music, and how she’s making her mark on the scene as a new DJ! • • • •   While we wait (1:37)  It’s black history month! This week we’re shouting out Esther Jones, the Harlem Jazz Singer whom the character of Betty Boop was inspired by.    Whats on your menu? (2:14) Kam is back and “is working on something major with the opposite sex”, Camille is still watching Netflix, and Iesha was living it up in ATL, but she still stands with Kam okay!   Main Course (27:12) Sip & Tell - Uber rides, role-play, and TV family sitcoms (27:30) Freestyle Wheel (45:15) Interview with Iesha_Irene (47:22)   Check(1:12:33) Profiling and 21 Savage Tip(1:20:31) Tips go out to Black Designers, Jay-Z, and friends once again!   Music: Ice Cube - Check ya self Dream - Shawty is a 10

Jason Murphy is a legend in the design industry. He's most known as being one of a half dozen design directors who oversaw the brand for Nike, but he's also created concepts for BET, SEIU, Discovery, and many other companies and brands. Now Jason is doing his own thing as a creative director and chief creative officer, so we had a great conversation not just about his past success, but also about the future. Jason walked me through a typical day for him, and we spoke about his talk earlier this year at the AIGA Design Conference and went from there into his time at Nike with the Nike Equality Campaign. Jason also spoke about how the Organization of Black Designers influenced him, shared what it was like working at BET in its heyday, and talked about the design scene in Portland and what he wants to do next. Jason calls himself a lover of all design, and after this interview, I couldn't agree more! Jason Murphy's Website Jason Murphy on LinkedIn Olufemi Goods on Instagram Help support Revision Path by becoming a monthly patron on Patreon! For just $5 per month, you’ll receive behind-the-scenes access to Revision Path, including special patron-only updates, early access to future episodes, and a lot more! Join today! We're on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher! Visit https://revisionpath.com/iTunes, https://revisionpath.com/spotify or https://revisionpath.com/stitcher, subscribe, and leave us a 5-star rating and a review! Thanks so much to all of you who have already rated and reviewed us! Revision Path is brought to you by Facebook Design, Glitch, Google Design, and Mailchimp. Follow Revision Path on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Tim Hykes shines a light on black designers. He shows us how an inspiring idea, and a lot of hard work can make a huge impact. He inspires us to challenge everything, especially the status quo. He motivates us to not wait to be asked to solve a problem, but to be a self-starter and solve it. He also teaches us how being a great designer starts with being a great person. Secret Identity (6:55) Criminal Justice Background (11:47) Why the Web/UX? (13:47) Racist Hand Soap?? (17:00) 28 Days of Black Designers (20:39) Why aren't there more Black Designers? (26:17) Design Superpower (38:11) Design Kryptonite (40:05) UX Superhero Name (42:51) Fights for Users (44:09) Habit of Success (48:07) Invincible Resource (56:11) Recommended Book (57:30) Best Advice (60:21) Contact Info (64:10) Check out the detailed show notes including the transcript and Eli Jorgensen’s astonishing superhero artwork at userdefenders.com/052 This episode is brought to you by Adobe, makers of XD. Try it free at userdefenders.com/xd Get your FREE audiobook from Audible at userdefenders.com/freebook. No commitment. Cancel in 30 days, and you won't be charged. The book is still yours to keep.

Maurice Cherry is a veteran designer AND veteran podcastee. His award-winning podcast Revision Path has showcased nearly 250 Black Designers and influencers. Scott and Maurice talk about the importance of good design on today's web (AND good podcasts!) Where does Maurice see design going with the rise of cookie-cutter themes. Is it hard to be unique and fresh with the rise of the Visible Designer? https://twitter.com/mauricecherry https://revisionpath.com/

Before we close out this Black History Month let's celebrate a few key black and African designers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/youhavetowearsomething/support

Andy and Matt are joined by Cap and Maurice to talk about our relationship with conferences and other design events. Even though all four of us have spoken at events before, why is it that we almost never attend them ourselves? What responsibility do conference organizers and speakers have to the greater community? Links Unconference Design Thinkers (Event) Background on Maurice’s Speaking South by Southwest Psychogenic Amnesia XOXO Blacklisting Thought Leader Tokenism MacGuffin You Look Nice Today BuzzFeed Design on Medium Etsy James Victore Angry Black Man on TV Tropes Where are the Black Designers? Ghosted Cishet Microaggression Debbie Millman Vectors Lunch Revision Path

While we try to make black history every day we will also take the month.  In honor of Black History Month we discuss diversity in graphic design.  We tackle this from 2 directions, using images of diverse people in the design work we do and we also discuss people of color in the graphic design field.  We make as many Kanye references as possible and we discuss the long term effects of not seeing role models in your chosen field.  We also talk about why many people a comfortable with the norm in terms of diversity and don’t feel the need to work to change it. We cover the 2 main factors that contribute to the low percentage of black designers: * Lack of resources or access to resources * The “old boy” network and the ramification on hiring Links: Why is graphic design 93 percent white? Black Designers in History   Special thanks to @ChrisHardknocks for the intro music: @chrishardknocks Social: instagram.com/alienmuffin twitter.com/alienmuffin www.facebook.com/alienmuffin/

Our inaugural show is all about the state of the design community, design journalism, and what Working File should be. Chappell Ellison and Maurice Cherry join us for a conversation about the difference between design discourse in public and private spaces. We find out that Andy has high expectations for designers and discuss the nature of criticism across different creative industries. Is there a distinction between criticsm for consumers and criticism for creators? Is the internet even an appropriate medium for critical discourse? Links Fast Company A New Look for Instagram New Logo and Identity for Uber Designer News Dribbble Smashing Magazine AIGA The Great Discontent Revision Path Design Matters with Debbie Millman Flat Design Open (NYC Based Design Studio) Design for People University of California Rebrand Ralph Caplan Revision Path 107: Dori Tunstall Google Reader Design Observer Where are the Black Designers?

We're closing out January with a great interview with another multitalented creator -- San Francisco's own Ayana Baltrip-Balagás. She's a designer, a photographer, a business owner, an educator, and so much more! Our conversation started off talking about the Organization of Black Designers, and from there we went into Ayana's history as an actress and dancer (and how that led into photography and design). We also touched on design education, and Ayana shared some great information on design thinking, the importance of Black designers having a strong online presence, and ways that the design industry can really start taking diversity seriously. Thank you Ayana for being a beacon of hope and a force for creative change! design : speak Ayana Baltrip-Balagás' Blog Ayana Baltrip-Balagás on LinkedIn Ayana Baltrip-Balagás on Twitter

If you've read USA Weekend magazine in your Sunday paper, there's a pretty good chance you've seen Leon Lawrence III's amazing work. As USA Weekend's design director, he's worked with photographers, copywriters, and other fellow creatives to design the magazine from top to bottom for almost 15 years. We talked about Leon's everyday work with the magazine, along with his beginnings as art director of Emerge magazine, his stint as former vice-president of the Organization of Black Designers, and his book "Career Diary of a Publication Design Director". Leon has an incredible back story and loads and loads of knowledge for current and up and coming design students. All these gifts just in time for Christmas! Enjoy! Leon Lawrence III's Portfolio AIGA DC: Interview: Leon Lawrence III, USA Weekend "Career Diary of a Publication Design Director"

During our annual winter hiatus, we bring you some of our favorite episodes from Dressed's back catalog of more than 500 episodes. Today we revisit one of our past episodes with Elizabeth Way who joined us, on this occasion, to speak about the work of fashion designer Scott Barrie who is only but one of the creators detailed in her edited volume Black Designers in American Fashion.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titlesListen ad free here!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/DRESSED* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out Rakuten: https://www.rakuten.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy