The last day of February might mark the end of Black History Month, but at Dome, it is not where the conversation stops. We are committing to bringing continued awareness, providing educational resources, and giving back to the organizations that are making a difference. Throughout Black History Month, we celebrated by bringing attention to influential Black figures who have made a mark on our industry’s history.
Click on the highlights below to learn more about these outstanding architects, engineers, and activists who have inspired and paved the way for future generations. Throughout the year, we will continue to unmask the lives and work of Black leaders in our industry to unveil further how black creatives and visionaries have helped shape our industry.
In addition, through the work of the Dome Construction Foundation and our employees, we will continue supporting organizations and programs that serve the underprivileged and underrepresented in our communities. For more information on the Dome Construction Foundation, check out our Foundations Page.
We invite you to explore more resources that provide tools and guidance to empower you to explore and learn about African American history in our country.
Biased: Uncovering the hidden prejudice that shapes what we see, think, and do
Eberhardt, J. L. (2020), Penguin Books.
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
Richard Rothstein, New York & London: Liveright PublishingCorporation, a division of W.W. Norton & Company, 2017.
Through A Glass Darkly: Toward the Twenty-first Century, A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America
Ronald Takaki, Little, Brown & Company, 1993.
The End of Denial
Ibram X Kendi, The Atlantic Journal(September 2020
A Case for Reparations
Ta-Nehisi Coates, The AtlanticJournal(June 2014)
How to talk to children about racism and/or police violence
Into Forgetfulness
Prod. Morgan Smith, prod., writ. and dir. Doug McMains, 11 min., Long Haul Productions, 2012.
Can We Overcome Racial Bias?
‘Biased’ Author SaysTo Start By Acknowledging It, NPR, 7 min, 2019
Descendants: The Legacy Of American Slavery
WashingtonPost, Video Series
Resources by: Aliyah Dunn-Salahuddin & Lauren Aguilar, Forshay September, 2020