Minority writers are underrepresented in the world of architecture and design journalism, so the New Architecture Writers program is aimed at giving a free education to people who belong to racial or ethnic minorities. Running in London through the fall and winter semesters, the New Architecture Writers program (or NAW) helps minority students to develop the journalistic skill, editorial connections, and critical voice necessary to succeed in the industry.
The NAW program focuses specifically on BAME (black, Asian, and minority ethnic) youth, a subset sadly underrepresented in the voices of the architecture and design journalism sphere. Though the industry is catching up and having important conversations about gender, the same has yet to happen with regard to race and ethnicity. The NAW program hopes to be one of the first steps in that process.
Equitable Journalism Courses
'New Architecture Writers' Offers Writing Courses for Minorities
Trend Themes
1. Diversity in Journalism - The underrepresentation of minority writers in journalism has created an opportunity for education programs like NAW to bridge the gap in representation.
2. Equitable Education - Education programs like NAW create opportunities for underrepresented minorities to develop critical voices and editorial connections necessary in the architecture and design industry.
3. Industry Inclusivity - The architecture and design industry can greatly benefit from inclusive education programs like NAW, to build a diverse pipeline of writers and voices in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. Education - Education programs like NAW provide a unique opportunity to bridge the gap in representation by providing journalists and future writers with the necessary skills and editorial connections.
2. Journalism - Opportunities for education like NAW can greatly benefit the journalism industry by creating a diverse pipeline of writers and fostering a critical perspective.
3. Architecture and Design - Education programs in journalism like NAW create an opportunity for the architecture and design industry to address the underrepresentation of minority voices and to foster greater inclusivity in representation.