GOALS

PROMOTION

Celebrate member accomplishments, and help each other develop opportunities to lead and speak.

Amplify members in social media posts and in support at conferences

LIGHTING PRACTICE

Establish best practices for supporting BIPOC communities through lighting that enriches our communities, uplifts our people, and creates safe restorative environments
Design, engineer, specify and install lighting that supports BIPOC folks from lighting companies that invest in our communities

INDUSTRY PRACTICE

Establish best practices for supporting Black employees at lighting related businesses and organizations.

Establish diversity targets for the industry to meet and exceed, including adding BIPOC members to Board’s of Directors

AFFINITY GROUP

Creating a safe space to share our stories, celebrate our successes and recognize professionals of Black, African American, Caribbean, Afro-Latin and African culture across the lighting and design industry.

PIPELINE DIVERSITY

Increase exposure to careers in lighting by increasing student education and resources at HBCUs and other colleges

INCLUSION & SUPPORT

Support the advancement and inclusion of current Black Lighting Professionals at manufacturers (+C suite), firms, organization boards, speaking opportunities, committees, other forms of leadership

NETWORK

Network and support better employment and service opportunities for Black LIghting Professionals

Welcome the support of Allies via resources including donations, career support and mentorships

BUILD UP
Black United in Lighting & Design

A Safe Affinity Space for ALL Black Lighting Professionals Promoting Inclusivity and Advancement

GOALS