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Gibbs College Regional and City Planning Alumnae Featured by Fast Company

Vanessa Morrison and Gina Sofola.

Gibbs College Regional and City Planning Alumnae Featured by Fast Company


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August 18, 2020

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Gibbs College Regional and City Planning alumnae and affiliate faculty members Vanessa Morrison and Gina Sofola have been instrumental in creating the Oklahoma City chapter of BlackSpace, an organization committed to bringing Black voices and concerns into urban development and community planning.

Both inspiring professionals were recently featured by Fast Company, a media outlet known for its focus on progressive business leaders and businesses that change the world.

We are excited to share this article featuring the BlackSpace Collective and Morrison and Sofola’s roles within the organization.


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