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Women’s History Month
In honor of National Women’s History Month, we wanted to share the stories of a few trailblazing women in architecture: Norma Merrick Sklarek; Marion Mahony Griffin; and Sophia Hayden Bennett. A list of resources is below. Norma Merrick Sklarek Pioneering Women of American Architecture: Norma Merrick Sklarek Marion Mahony Griffin Curbed Chicago: Meet Marion Mahony…
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As we approach the end of Black History Month, we wanted to share the stories of other Black leaders from Huntington, West Virginia: Hal Greer; Memphis Tennessee Garrison; Justice Franklin Cleckley; and Marie Redd. A list of resources is below. Hal Greer Philedelphia 76ers: Hal Greer Memphis Tennessee Garrison Ohio University Press: Memphis Tennessee Garrison…
Read MoreNAACPP History: Carter G. Woodson
ReJournals: The need for affordable housing has never been greater than in the age of COVID
ABC 7: Chicago organization helps those confronting homelessness with access to stable housing
Chicago Sun-Times: Kenwood mural celebrates Chicago civil rights figure Rev. Jessie ‘Ma’ Houston
Chicago Tribune: Equitable real estate development on Chicago’s South Side is possible. Artist Theaster Gates has shown the way.
Michigan State Housing Authority: Ruth Ellis Center
Michigan State Housing Authority interviewed the Ruth Ellis Center to learn more about the organization and their upcoming development. We couldn’t be more proud to be partnered with this amazing organization on the Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center in Detroit. Construction on the Center should be underway in a matter of days! Through permanent supportive housing,…
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