Malcolm X College construction to include local residents and black architect

Chicago’s new $251 million Malcolm X College will be designed by a black architect — and 12.6 percent of the 950 construction jobs will be earmarked for community residents — under a hiring preference disclosed Wednesday that was not enough to satisfy a protest leader.
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Terrence E. O’Neal Elected to College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects

Terrence E. O'Neal FAIA, managing principal of TONA - Terrence O’Neal Architect LLC, has been elected to the prestigious College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). O’Neal was selected for his achievements in architectural practice, and in AIA and community leadership.
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Redesigning Detroit: A New Vision for an Iconic Site

Opportunity Detroit is looking for innovative, creative, and inspired designs for a new building that will sit on the historic Hudson’s site, one of the most beloved locations in downtown Detroit.


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Yahoo Group "Black Architects Forum" shutting down.

Long overdue.  I will be closing the yahoo group this week.
Thanks for the continued support.

I will continue to post information of interest to black architects and designers on this blog.