Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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The District Vanguard is a digital magazine dedicated to elevating the work of Black artists and designers in and from the Greater Washington, DC area. Founded by Eden Elam (MFA Transdisciplinary Design '23) and Shadé Reneé Fleming (BFA Product Design, 16), the publication features artist profiles, guest essays, and hosts community events in service of elevating DC's creative community.

Learn more about the Parsons School of Design: https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/
Learn more about the MFA in Transdisciplinary Design: https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/mfa-transdisciplinary-design/
Learn more about the BFA in Product Design: https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/bfa-product-design/

Featuring:
Eden Elam (MFA Transdisciplinary Design '23)
Shadé Reneé Fleming (BFA Product Design, 16)
Anisa Olufemi
Omari Jesse

With thanks to:
Ron David Studio
Keith Elam
Myles Loftin
Jennifer Rittner
Jonah Nigh