Evolution of Where Are The Black Designers: Empowering Black Talent in the Creative Industry
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Abbey Bamford
11mo ago· 6 min readenNews
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Summary
Where Are The Black Designers? has evolved from a one-time event to a global nonprofit and community supporting black talent in the creative industry. Co-founders Mitzi Okou and Roshannah Bagley are gearing up for their first in-person festival in London.
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Now, as WATBD prepares to host its first in-person festival in London this August, co-founders Mitzi Okou and Roshannah Bagley are taking a moment.
Where Are The Black Designers? is redefining how the creative industries discuss and address inclusion.
From a one-off digital event to a global community platform, 'Where Are The Black Designers?' is redefining how the creative industries discuss and address inclusion. With their first festival in L...
