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Equity, Diversity, Inclusion

In the interest of the greater good

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to the values reflected in our code of professional ethics and must be fostered throughout our organization, the profession, our workplaces, and communities. We strive to cultivate a sense of safety and belonging for all individuals while creating an atmosphere of deep collaboration that cuts across demographic and hierarchical lines.

Interested in shaping the conversation around equity, diversity, and inclusion within the BSA community? Join the EDI Network.

When designers come together to change the systems that perpetuate violence and cruelty, we will harness our energies to create more just, equitable, and inclusive communities. We must work together as a community and through our practice to change these systems. We do not have the answer, but we will not stop until there is no longer a question of whether we live in a just world. There are many steps still to be taken, but the below is a start to educate ourselves and be aware of the challenges at hand.

Equity in Practice Resource Guide

This resource guide was created by the BSA's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Knowledge Community. The purpose of the guide is to serve as a condensed version of the AIA Guides to Equitable Practice—an entry point for members and member firms looking to tackle big issues around equity, diversity and inclusion in the profession.

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BSA Resources

BSA Equity in Practice Resource Guide

This resource guide was created by the BSA's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Knowledge Community. The purpose of the guide is to serve as a condensed version of the AIA Guides to Equitable Practice—an entry point for members and member firms looking to tackle big issues around equity, diversity and inclusion in the profession.

Firm Examples of EDI Policies and Procedures

View a collection of sample policies, practices, and procedures for reference while shaping your own policies to encourage equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Resources

AIA's Guides for Equitable Practice

These guides will help you make the business and professional case for ensuring that your organization meets the career development, professional environment, and cultural awareness expectations of current and future employees and clients.

AIA National Racial Equity Initiative

Harnessing the passion of our members and the broader design community, AIA is taking steps to advance racial justice and equity in our organization, in our profession, and in our communities.

Anti-racism resources

This document is intended to serve as a resource to white people and parents to deepen anti-racism work. If you haven’t engaged in anti-racism work in the past, start now.

Anti-racism Design Resources

This document is intended to uplift Black design communities, serve as a resource for communities in need of pro bono design services, and serve as a resource to non-Black and white people to deepen our anti-racism work within design disciplines.

Continuum on Becoming an Anti-Racist Institution

A chart outlining the steps towards becoming an anti-racist multicultural institution.

Design Justice for Black Lives

The fight against racism and police brutality demands we leverage our professional connections and privileges in the name of advancing justice. Use these pre-filled emails to send to your network.

The History of Residential Segregation in America

A resource list created by Natalie Punzac

Lists and Directories

The Directory of African American Architects

The Directory of African American Architects is maintained as a public service to promote an awareness of who African American architects are and where they are located.

Black Owned Boston Directory

Black Owned Bos. is a platform and resource to highlight and lift Black owned businesses, places, spaces and the people moving the culture forward. The Public Directory is free and open to the public. This tool is an objective awareness resource for people to browse and discover new businesses to try and learn more about at their discretion.

200 Black Creators by Sean Canty

Two Hundred Black Creators is a little passion project initially featured as a form of counter-programming on social media. This list consists of Black Architects, Landscape Architects, Interior Designers, Historians, Urban Planners, Artists, Furniture, Industrial, and Product Designers, Design Advocates, and Creative Entrepreneurs.

BIPOC in Design

This constantly updated list of Black/Indigenous/People of Color (BIPOC) designers indicates if a studio is Black or woman owned, as well as location and hiring status. Know of studios not listed? Submit additions to [email protected].

Recommended Reading

Note: If you're going to purchase books, we suggest Frugal Bookstore, the only Black-owned bookstore in Boston.

Books

Online articles and documents

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Scholarships

Opportunities

JOB OPPORTUNITIES, RFQs, and more

Groups to Follow and Support

Groups to Follow and Support

Statements on Injustice

Statements on Injustice

Race and Architecture Series Resources

Race and Architecture Series Resources

Upcoming Events on Equity

upcoming Events

*Note: This is a constantly evolving resource, if you have suggestions please contact [email protected].

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