Ocupation: Architect
Life: b. March 26, 1952
Birthday: March 26
I derive a tremendous amount of pride in developing places that everyday people can experience. I like to create beauty in everyday lives.
Topics: Pride, People, Everyday
I don't do casinos or prisons; I like to do projects that enhance the lives of everyday people, like campus buildings, libraries, museums and government buildings. That's why I love working in the public sector.
Topics: Museums, Government, People, Public Sector
I always say African American history is the quintessential American story. It's about perseverance and resilience - something everyone can relate to.
Topics: Perseverance, African American, Resilience, Quintessential, African American History
The number of African Americans in my profession is woefully small; about two percent of architects in the country are black. I'd like to see more diversity. That's why whenever I'm asked to speak at middle and high schools I always say yes.
Topics: Country, School, Two
African Americans were responsible for creating a lot of this beautiful and elaborate ironwork; we weren't just working in the cotton fields.
Topics: Beautiful, Creating, African American, Cotton Fields
