Call-To-Action Appendix

For recommended reading visit AIA’s Guide for Equitable Practice.

Co-Conspirator: For more information: Making The Transition from Ally to Co-conspirator

HBCU: For more information: HBCUs with Architecture and Design-Related Programs

JE:DI: The colon emphasizes the need for JE (Justice and Equity) to be tackled within the workplace first, before true, sustainable DI (Diversity and Inclusion) can begin to take place. One is needed in order to form a foundation for the growth of the other. 

MSI: For more information: https://www.doi.gov/pmb/eeo/doi-minority-serving-institutions-program

Foundational Commitment 7:

Diversifying recruitment: NOMA PDX understands that not all firms currently have senior BIPOC staff. Our intention for this commitment is that firms will hire senior BIPOC staff and actively train current BIPOC staff included in the hiring committee. Also, see Ongoing Commitment 1.

Ongoing Commitment 6: According to the UW’s Center for the Science of Social Connection, "Microaggression is the modern form of racism. To reduce racism, we need to decrease microaggression. In the workplace, racism most often manifests itself through microaggressions - indirect, subtle, or even unintentional acts of discrimination against members of marginalized groups. Microaggressions may take the form of stereotyping, “othering,” or avoidance.” 

Ongoing Commitment 6:

Compensating a BIPOC professional when asking for EDI or other consultation/advice.

We recommend that firms start by conducting an internal audit, administered by a 3rd party diversity and/or EDI consultant specializing in this type of work. We perpetuate inhumanity in the workplace when we explicitly or implicitly rely on BIPOC individuals to carry the burdens of educating others or fighting racism. (See Prerequisite #1)

Ongoing Commitment 7: Include BIPOC in renderings to increase diversity and representation. Understand the local context in which you are representing (i.e. if you are working on a project that affects BIPOC communities, be mindful of who is in your renderings).