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We value elevating & celebrating Black Women Architects and strive to raise awareness about their distinction through an excellent central community.
FIRST 500 aims to inspire Black women and girls to infinitely increase our licensed representation.
03/08/2024
🌟 Happy International Women’s Day! 🌟 Today holds a special place in our hearts as we celebrate the essence of why our platform exists. This day means EVERYTHING to us because it's a tribute to the trailblazing women who paved the way. We stand on their shoulders, inspired by their legacy. As we grow, our commitment to celebrating women, especially the accomplishments of Black Women in architecture, remains unwavering. Stay tuned for the incredible journey ahead! Thank you for your support as we honor and uplift women throughout this month! 💜✨🏛️ 🌐👩🏾🔧
03/06/2024
🎉✨ Breaking News: A huge shoutout to and for making a significant impact! 🌟 Together, they’ve raised enough funds to support 2 incredible Black women on their architecture education journey. 🏛️📚 Retention is key to nurturing the vibrant contributions of Black women in architecture, and this initiative is a stellar example of support in action. Let’s celebrate this fantastic achievement and stay tuned for updates on how we can continue to uplift and empower more aspiring Black women architects in the future. Your support makes a difference! 🔗
06/27/2023
New profiles posted!!! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about these incredible Black Women Architects! Link in the bio. Please keep the profiles coming!
06/26/2023
We. Are. Back!!!
03/08/2023
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, we reflect on the very reason we exists!!! This day means EVERYTHING to our global platform because the women before us have paved the way. We are here today because of the many trailblazers before us and plan to live up to that honor. Stay tuned as our platform grows and we continue to celebrate women and of course elevate the accomplishments of black women in architecture! We appreciate your support as we celebrate this month!
10/29/2022
FIRST 500 is currently making an appearance this week at the NOMA Unplugged 2022 Conference in Nashville!! Please send us your photos and share your thoughts! Special thank you to everyone that made this happen especially the National Organization of Minority Architects!
10/06/2022
Congratulations to our founder!!! We couldn’t be more proud!
09/07/2022
Calling all licensed Black women in architecture! Letters to Ms. 1000 is a collection of short stories aimed to inspire Ms. Future Black Architect from licensed black women across the nation including our 2024 AIA President Elect, members of the First 500 Board, and women across various NOMA chapters around the U.S. Please take a moment of your time to share your story by completing this brief questionnaire via this link: https://forms.gle/iLNAXNKMxN2ivj5g9. Sign-in with your email to access the link, save responses, and see more details. Deadline extension link November 15th Please share!
09/06/2022
Join us! If you are a licensed black woman architect, please submit your profile through our new website: FIRST500.org! We would love to celebrate and elevate YOU!
08/22/2022
Calling all licensed Black women in architecture! Letters to Ms. 1000 is a collection of short stories aimed to inspire Ms. Future Black Architect from licensed black women across the nation including our 2024 AIA President Elect, members of the First 500 Board, and women across various NOMA chapters around the U.S. Please take a moment of your time to share your story by completing this brief questionnaire via this link: https://forms.gle/iLNAXNKMxN2ivj5g9. Sign-in with your email to access the link, save responses, and see more details. Due September 1st. Please share!
06/22/2022
We are pausing our interviews but please stay tuned for exciting announcements this week!!
06/08/2022
If you missed Episode 9 of our interview series with Zakia Wiggins, check it out:
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