We know, it’s not 2017. However, the AIGA live streams the entire gala each year. We’re just here for the short section when they talk to the handful of black folks.

Well, at least that’s what we thought. Somehow, we wound up being inspired by the number of designers who dedicate time out of their lives to create things that are bigger than commerce. In all honesty, we wound up being deeply inspired by all of the creatives who were honored.