

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Designing for Equity: A Conversation with Omari Souza
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 08:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join author, designer, professor, and founder Omari Souza for a rich conversation on his new book, Design Against Racism!About this EventJoin members of Steelcase and the BeBIG Business Inclusion Group in-person for an inspiring and future-focused conversation with Omari Souza, founder of the conference and thought leader in the intersection of design, culture, and equity. Omari will share stories, strategies, and insights from his newest book— Design Against Racism: Creating Work That Transforms Communities—and unpack how design can be leveraged as a powerful force for justice, belonging, and community transformation. Check out his video, What to ExpectA keynote conversation with Omari SouzaInsights on actionable strategies for embedding equity into design practice and organizational cultureOpportunities to connect with peers committed to inclusive, justice-centered designSpace for Q&amp;A and audience dialogueFollowing the conversation will be hosting an afterglow with a Jamaican-inspired meal and non-alcoholic beverages.Together with Omari, we’ll dive into themes such as:Design as a catalyst for equity and systemic change—and how the design industry can evolve to serve more people, more fairly.Language as both a barrier and a tool for resistance, shaping narratives and power structures within the built environment and cultural systems.Afrofuturism and Hip-Hop Architecture as frameworks that unlock innovation, community-centered design, and new possibilities for justice-oriented work.Designing with communities, not just for them, aligning deeply with Steelcase’s mission to create meaningful, human-centered experiences that help all people thrive.Agenda:5:30-6pm: Welcome6-7pm:Discussion, and Q+A with Omari Souza7-8:30pm: Dinner + Debrief and Networking8:30pm: DepartDinner will be provided by the amazing Chef Mayweather with Social Arts!Menu: Vegetarian Rasta Pasta, Jerk Wings, Fried Plantains, Jamaican Patties, and Ting Soda
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives (GRAAMA)
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- **full address**: Grand Rapids African American Museum &amp; Archives (GRAAMA), 41 Sheldon Boulevard Southeast, Grand Rapids, United States

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- **organizer**: Malissa Moore with Steelcase (https://allevents.in/org/malissa-moore-with-steelcase/27442111)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Grand Rapids African American Museum &amp; Archives (GRAAMA), 41 Sheldon Boulevard Southeast, Grand Rapids, United States
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
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- **Q**: What type of event is this?
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