Black Culture Across Borders

A talk exploring the links between Black communities and creative cultures on both sides of the 49th parallel, featuring some of Canada and Detroit’s leading architects, artists and activists.

Moderated by Cultured Magazine's Evan Nicole Brown.

Panellists:

Dr. Kenneth Montague: Prominent Toronto-based art collector originally from Windsor, ON. Kenneth’s father, Spurgeon Montague, an educator and furniture designer, received his Master's degree in Industrial Arts from Wayne State University.

Tura Cousins Wilson: Co-founder of SOCA (Studio of Contemporary Design), Toronto-based architecture firm. His design methodology leverages historical and cultural research and is drawn towards the redemptive qualities of reconstituting existing buildings & overlooked communities.

Dion Walcott: Based in Detroit by way of Toronto, Dion Walcott is the Founder of MARTKD, an creative agency focused on celebrating the creator economy and bridging communities through partnerships, activations,and collaborations.

Kiana Wenzell: Co-Executive Director of Design Core Detroit and the Director of Detroit Month of Design, Kiana leads one of the country’s most respected design festivals. With over two decades of experience shaping cultural and design-driven initiatives, Kiana is a recognized force in Detroit’s creative economy and a key contributor to the city’s global presence as a UNESCO City of Design.

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We use Detroit's UNESCO City of Design designation as a call to action for Detroiters to embrace the Sustainable Development Goals in their own communities, contributing to the active effort of solving global interconnected issues.