Destiny Kirumira is McGill’s inaugural recipient of this landmark fellowship. An accomplished visual artist and scholar, Destiny began her doctoral studies in the Peter Guo-hua Fu School of Architecture this Fall. Her work attempts to reconcile the roots of racism in both art and architecture with an emphasis on Black narratives.
The Reporter spoke with Kirumira about her experiences in STEM and the arts, her research on Black Settlements in Canada, and the importance of preserving and celebrating Black spaces.
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