# Norma Merrick Sklarek
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norma merrick sklarek (April 15, 1926 – February 6, 2012) was an American architect. Sklarek was the first African American woman to become a licensed architect in the states of New York (1954) and California (1962), as well as the first Black woman to become a member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Her notable works include the United States Embassy in Tokyo, Japan (1976) and the Terminal One station at the Los Angeles International Airport (1984).
Colin Bisset's Iconic Designs — Norma Merrick Sklarek
Architecture is a man's profession. That's what a young African American girl in Harlem, New York, grew up thinking. But Norma Merrick Sklarek would soon prove she could be a top-tier architect and in doing so, would become a pioneering figure in the history of American architecture.
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Colin Bisset's Iconic Designs — Norma Merrick Sklarek
Architecture is a man's profession. That's what a young African American girl in Harlem, New York, grew up thinking. But Norma Merrick Sklarek would soon prove she could be a top-tier architect and in doing so, would become a pioneering figure in the history of American architecture.
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This episod…
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Welcome to the Institute of Black Imagination podcast, beaming in conversations from the galaxy of Black genius. I am your host, Dario. Today, we're excited to introduce Olalekan Jeyifous, an innovative artist and architect whose world-building practice reimaginations the relationship between commu…
009. Norma Merrick Sklarek and Tobi Ashiru: Celebrating Black Women in Architecture
This dual feature episode celebrates the trailblazing career of Norma Merrick Sklarek, the first Black woman licensed in architecture in New York and California, whose work broke barriers and paved the way for future generations. Guest Tobi Ashiru, a Black architectural designer and educator, share…
No. 29: Norma Merrick Sklarek
Introducing Norma Merrick Sklarek, designer of LAX Terminal One and the US Embassy in Japan. Thanks for listening! Subscribe to my YouTube Channel. Subscribe to my newsletter. For business inquiries: shaethehistorian@gmail.com Feel free to buy me a coffee (I actually drink matcha 🍵) ✨Follow me…
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When Spaces Reflect Who Matters: Norma Merrick Sklarek
Norma Merrick Sklarek believed that architecture should reflect the dignity of the people it serves. In this episode of the Knowledge Gumbo Podcast, we explore the extraordinary legacy of Norma Merrick Sklarek, the first Black woman licensed as an architect in the United States and the first Black …
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