PinnedNot a Black Chair.One woman’s story of racism, sexism, and discrimination at Squarespace. — As a young black woman in the tech industry, by virtue of my existence, I am bound to face discrimination. I’ve wanted to share this story for 2 years, but I’ve been scared. I recently decided that speaking up is far more important than remaining silent. I’m hoping that telling…Racism18 min read
Jul 3, 2020Member-onlyI’m leaving AIGA behind. You should, too.An exploration of AIGA’s lack of commitment to Black designers. — This past May, the AIGA New York board met via Zoom to discuss potential board members recommended through our Call for Nominations. “How do you get through the rest of the nomination application if their portfolio is bad?” one board member quipped as we discussed the merits of candidates. “Yeah…Design11 min read
