B(l)ackspace

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B(l)ackspace is about rewriting the narrative of culture and engagement at SCI-Arc while also creating a safe space for Black representation. -- B(l)ackspace creator, Babatunde Adejare (B. Arch ‘23)

Episodes

  1. JUN 7

    Episode 5: On the Come Up: Navigating Personal Growth While Staying True to Yourself

    Picking up where January's Open Studio leaves off, B(l)ackspace: Episode 5 delves into the intersection of representation, professional advancement, and authenticity within creative entrepreneurship. Special guests include Amazon Music executive, Byron Merritt (M. Arch 1 '99) and Latasha Gillespie, a thought leader in global strategic initiatives and Executive Board Member of the Getty Foundation. This episode is hosted by Byron Roberts (B. Arch ‘25). After the conversation, audience members can enjoy a mini gallery walk to view students' personal works.

    38 min

  2. 03/07/2024

    Episode 4: Identity, Representation, and Authenticity

    Picking up where January’s Career Week and Open Studio leave off, B(l)ackspace: Episode 4 delves into the intersection of identity, representation, and authenticity within creative entrepreneurship. Special guests include Tobi Ashiru, co-founder of Poche Design Studio and Silas Munro, co-founder of Polymode. This episode is hosted by La’keem Timothy (M.Arch 1 ‘24).

    42 min

  3. 03/07/2024

    Episode 3: Celebrating Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary

    As expansive as hip hop itself, Episode 3 touches on hip hop’s evolution, appropriation versus appreciation, monetization, classism, regional diversity within the artform, and more. Guest speakers include faculty Natou Fall (M.Arch 1’19) and William Virgil (M.Arch 2 ‘16), and USC faculty Kevin Sherrod. This episode is hosted by La’keem Timothy (M.Arch 1 ‘24). For more on this episode, read the event article.

    55 min

  4. 03/07/2024

    Episode 2: Allyship & Integration

    Architecture requires collaboration and sharing power between individuals. But what happens when that process – or its aftermath – highlights privilege and struggle? Joined by SCI-Arc faculty John Cooper and William Virgil, Episode 2 takes on topics of Black struggle and coalition building by highlighting Virgil’s work on Intentionally Opaque and Spring Show ‘22 and Cooper’s History and Theory seminar on LA historian Mike Davis, co-taught with Thabisile Griffin, PhD. This episode is hosted by Babatunde Adejare (B.Arch ‘23). For more on this episode, read the event article.

    55 min
  • 4 Episodes

About

B(l)ackspace is about rewriting the narrative of culture and engagement at SCI-Arc while also creating a safe space for Black representation. -- B(l)ackspace creator, Babatunde Adejare (B. Arch ‘23)

Information

  • Creator
    SCI-Arc
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright SCI-Arc
  • Show Website
    B(l)ackspace