Design Against Racism: Creating Work That Transforms Communities,
a book signing and talk by Omari Souza
About This Event
Join us at MODA for a powerful evening with Omari Souza, founder of the State of Black Design conference and editor of the newly released book Design Against Racism: Creating Work That Transforms Communities.
Souza will share the stories, ideas, and strategies behind this groundbreaking collection, which calls out design’s past shortcomings while showing how it can be a force for equity and positive change. Together, we’ll dive into themes like:
- How the white gaze has shaped design—and how to challenge it
- Language as both a barrier and a tool for resistance
- Hip-Hop Architecture and Afrofuturism as design strategies for innovation and justice
- What it means to truly design with communities, not just for them
What to Expect:
- A talk and Q&A with Omari Souza with guests: Marryam Moma (Visual Artist), Atlanta-based Tanzanian-Nigerian artist who creates analog collages that explore the Black experience, celebrating the strength and joy of bodies while challenging societal perceptions & Aneya Raynor (Moderator), an award-winning editorial and graphic designer based in Atlanta, Georgia.
- Insights on how design can fight racism and spark transformation
- An opportunity to connect with fellow design enthusiasts and advocates for equity in design.
- A chance for your copy of Design Against Racism: Creating Work That Transforms Communities signed by the author.
This is a must-attend event for designers, students, educators, and anyone passionate about social justice and the power of design to drive change.
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About Omari Souza
Omari Souza is a first-generation American of Jamaican descent who was raised in the Bronx, NY. He is an Assistant Professor of Communication Design at the University of North Texas and organizer of the State of Black Design conference. He received his BFA in Digital Media from the Cleveland Institute of Art and his MFA in Design from Kent State University.
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