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Teisha Bradley serves as a Lecturer in Architecture at Morgan State University, teaching foundational courses including Concepts and Theories of the Built Environment, Communication Skills, and Design studios. Holding a B.S. from Morgan State University and an M.Arch from Rhode Island School of Design, she brings expertise from prior roles at the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and Salazara design firm in Portland, Oregon, emphasizing inclusive design practices for underserved communities.
Her educational background includes:
- B.S. in Architecture from Morgan State University
- M.Arch from Rhode Island School of Design
- Certificate in Collegiate Teaching and Arts from Rhode Island School of Design
Bradley's research centers on the African Diaspora through mapping Black bodies and storytelling in architectural spaces, directly confronting Eurocentric exclusivity in built environments. She employs film photography to document lived experiences in low-income housing, educational facilities, and DeafSpace environments, with her thesis "Black Exposure" analyzing figure-ground relationships and cultural context in Washington D.C. landscapes. Her work integrates cultural lexicons like "Gogo" music and "Beat Your Feet" dance to articulate Black spatial experiences, advocating for design equity through visual narrative.
Publications reveal consistent thematic focus on cultural representation, using photographic documentation to explore African Diaspora narratives across urban settings. Her interdisciplinary approach merges architectural design with cultural studies, challenging traditional frameworks through projects examining "Chocolate City" (Black DC) identities and community-specific spatial practices.
Her accolades demonstrate institutional recognition of her equity-focused work:
- Alpha Rho Chi (2021)
- RISD Global Scholarship (2019)
- NOMA Foundation Fellowship (2021)
- Travel Grants for Emerging Faculty (2023)
While specific advisees aren't documented, Bradley mentors architecture students in core design curriculum with emphasis on social context. Her grant portfolio supports emerging minority architects through NOMA initiatives and international research opportunities, directly enabling her photography-based documentation of marginalized communities and advancing inclusive pedagogical frameworks in architectural education.
