From Memorials To Museums, CEO Builds On Centuries-Long Tradition

The video highlights Deryl Mckissack's journey as a pioneering African American female architect. Coming from a lineage of builders, she overcame racial and gender barriers to establish her own successful firm. Her work includes significant projects like the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Mckissack is committed to diversifying the architecture industry, advocating for more African American representation and addressing systemic challenges.

Who was the first in Deryl Mckissack's family to start the tradition of building?

• Her grandfather

• Her father

• Her great-great-grandfather

• Her mother

What was a significant challenge Deryl Mckissack faced when starting her own firm?

• Lack of education

• No family support

• Financial instability

• Being a black female in a male-dominated industry

Which project solidified Deryl Mckissack's impact in history?

• Design of Ghana's Cape Coast Museum

• Modernizing DC area schools

• Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

• US Treasury restoration

What percentage of the nation's architects identify as African American?

• 5%

• 2%

• 15%

• 10%

What is one of Deryl Mckissack's plans to diversify the architecture industry?

• Provide free education to aspiring architects

• Ensure board members in firms are black

• Increase funding for black-owned firms

• Create a new architectural style