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Bryan C. Lee Jr. on NOMA’s Vision for Equity

The incoming National Organization of Minority Architects president talks advocacy and access during the organization's annual conference.

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NOMA: What the Next 50 Years Looks Like

A new endowment, the end of tokenism, and licensure for as many BIPOC practitioners as possible are among the National Organization of Minority Architects leadership's long-term goals.

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Students Want You to Watch Your Words, Even After Black History Month Ends

Noticing ways the practice perpetuates racism, University of Syracuse students drafted a glossary of racist architectural language.

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Highlights of NOMA’s Virtual National Conference: New President, New Awards, New Partnerships

Amid Zoom workshops and lectures, the NAACP joined minority architects in issuing a new award for justice, equity, and inclusion in design

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NOMA Hosts Its Annual Summer Architecture Camp Virtually

The National Organization of Minority Architects recreates its Project Pipeline summer camp for kids online.

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Dear White Architects, Be B.R.A.V.E., Not Sad. Love, NOMA

The National Organization of Minority Architects says to end racial violence, architects must first ban the biases within the industry.

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How NOMA Is Helping Architects of Color to Shape Our Future Cities

Metropolis speaks with Kimberly Dowdell, the Detroit-based president of NOMA, about her vision for expanding the influence of architects of color.