First 500

We value elevating & celebrating Black Women Architects and strive to raise awareness about their distinction through an excellent central community!

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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. #InternationalWomensDay #HerJourney #BlackInArchitecture #FIRST500

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A huge shoutout to @fireclaytile and @OctagonMuseum for making a significant impact! 🌟 Together, they’ve raised enough funds to support 2 incredible Black women on their architecture education journey. #blackwomenarchitects #herjourney #blackarchitects #architects #FIRST500

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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! #blackwomenarchitects #herjourney #blackinarchitecture #blackarchitects #architects #FIRST500

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We. Are. Back!!! #blackwomenarchitects #blackwomen #herjourney #blackinarchitecture #blackwoman #blackarchitects #architects #architecture #FIRST500

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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. #internationalwomensday #herjourney #blackinarchitecture #blackarchitects #architects #FIRST500

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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 @NomaNational. #NOMA #blackwomenarchitects #FIRST500

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Our founder!!! 🙌🏽

[Tiara Hughes @tlhughes00]

Taking a moment to reflect on a life changing panel this was at the @AIANational WLS! I truly developed a sisterhood with these ladies through the bonding our stories created! Special thank you again for having me moderate such a thought provoking session! #tiarastruth

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Join us! If you are a licensed black woman architect, please submit your profile through our new website: https://t.co/kGoMPeeXsT! We would love to celebrate and elevate YOU! #FIRST500

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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 via this link: https://t.co/0MMypVPtQY. Due September 1st. Please share! #FIRST500

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FIRST 500 made an appearance this week at the AIA’22!! Special thank you to everyone that made this happen and to everyone that showed up to support. #blackwomenarchitects #herjourney #blackinarchitecture #blackarchitects #architects #FIRST500

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We are pausing our interviews but please stay tuned for exciting announcements this week!! #blackwomenarchitects #herjourney #blackinarchitecture #blackarchitects #architects #FIRST500

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If you missed Episode 9 of our interview series with @z_lynn__, check it out: https://t.co/YjPDfklUsJ

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Tune in TONIGHT for Episode 9 with @z_lynn__ to hear about her experience and journey in architecture as a black woman. You don’t want to miss this!!! #blackwomenarchitects #herjourney #blackinarchitecture #blackarchitects #architects #FIRST500

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New profiles posted!!! Be sure to check out our website to learn more about these outstanding Black Women Architects! Link in the bio. Please keep the profiles coming! #blackwomenarchitects #herjourney #blackinarchitecture #blackarchitects #architects #FIRST500

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Keep at it! #blackwomenarchitects #blackwomen #herjourney #blackinarchitecture #blackwoman #blackarchitects #architects #architecture #FIRST500

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We are global for this reason. More amazing things in the pipeline! Stay tuned!!! #blackwomenarchitects #herjourney #blackinarchitecture #blackarchitects #architects #FIRST500

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[Practice of Architecture @PracticeofArch]

How can we elevate and celebrate Black Women Architects? @_FIRST500 was founded with this mission in mind. Founder @tlhughes00 set out to elevate, celebrate, and raise awareness about their distinction through community and education. Listen to her story: https://t.co/xXpxynpzeD

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Student Highlight: Essence Morgan
Please help us show our next student spotlight some love! Pictured is her presenting her final project @bcit! Congrats - we are in your corner Essence!! #blackwomenarchitects #herjourney #blackinarchitecture #blackarchitects #architects #FIRST500

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If you missed Episode 8 of our interview series with @JPugh15, check it out! https://t.co/4qHbNhdFL4

#NOMA #blackwomenarchitects #architects #FIRST500

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Join us! If you are a licensed black woman architect, please submit your profile through our new website! We would love to celebrate and elevate YOU! Link in the bio. #FIRST500