Black History Month 2022 marked a critical moment to explore Black perspectives within The Built Environment, and the diverse contributions these made to the field. Explore interviews and profiles with professionals who have shaped – and are shaping – the Past, Present and Future of cities, buildings and human spaces.
We are also ran a series of events. See below for more details.
Impacting young people’s lives: Omoleye Ojuri
Omoleye Ojuri, honorary lecturer at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction discusses her vocation to positively impact young people’s lives.
Fighting racism through urban planning: Samuel J Cullers
Samuel J Cullers was instrumental in ending housing discrimination against Black families in the United States.
A unique legacy in architecture and planning: Beverly Lorraine Greene
Beverly Lorraine Green was the first African American woman to become a licensed architect in the United States.
Shaping 20th century America: Paul Revere Williams
Despite difficulties and barriers that spanned his life, Paul Revere Williams was one of the leading architects of his time in 20th century America.
Using new technologies to improve construction: Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu
The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction’s Dr Abdul-Majeed Mahamadu works to improve safety, emissions and productivity in construction through digital technologies and industrialised technique
Black Urbanisms podcast series
A four-part podcast series from UCL Urban Laboratory exploring what the term ‘Black Urbanisms’ can offer us as we think about cities and urban experience.
Inclusive Spaces: Everyday Curriculums / Everyday Pedagogies
This workshop explored the power of language in creating more inclusive educational experiences, and share simple, everyday tools that can help educators to diversify curricula and pedagogies.
The impact of the climate crisis on Somali heritage and culture
The event looked at how climate change is impacting Somali communities throughout the Horn of Africa, drawing from academic, policy and artistic perspectives.
An afternoon of Bartlett Black History Month events
Events included open screenings and workshops, followed by a ticketed (free) lecture from British-Nigerian historian, broadcaster and filmmaker Prof David Olusoga.
Global Majority – A Celebration of Decoloniality and Recentring Humanity
A lecture by international expert in equity and inclusion in education Rosemary Campbell-Stephens, in-conversation with Tanzanian artist Valerie Asiimwe Amani.