Member Spotlight: Traka Lopez-White
What initially inspired you to connect with BlackFemaleProject?
I connected with BlackFemaleProject because of their mission and the organization’s commitment to supporting Black women.
How has BlackFemaleProject impacted you?
BlackFemaleProject has allowed me to remain connected to the organization and the amazing individuals that are part of the community.
What motivated you to support BlackFemaleProject financially? OR Why does it feel valuable to support BlackFemaleProject financially?
I think it is important to support organizations that connect with and uplift Black women.
What do you find most resonant in the BlackFemaleProject content you’ve heard, seen, or experienced?
I find the podcast most resonant. I really enjoy learning and listening to other Black women’s life lessons, as this helps me feel more confident in knowing that I am not alone.
From our archives, Traka is a participant in our beloved ‘Conversation Across Generations’ series. Listen by clicking the orange arrow below.
TRAKA’S BIO
Traka Lopez-White is currently pursuing an MA in Museum Studies and Historical Preservation at Morgan State University in Baltimore and earned her BFA from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Traka’s passions include sustainability, advocacy, equity in the arts for BIPOC Women, museums, and art-based communities. While living in the Bay Area, Traka was connected to community organizations including MoAD Vanguard, The Art Education Alliance of the Bay Area, and Brioxy. On the east coast, she is connected with organizations including the HBCU Alliance of Museums and Art Galleries. As a former Executive Board member for the Morgan State Graduate Student Association, she had the ability to advocate for academic, campus safety, and mental health amongst her peers at Morgan State University. In 2018, Traka became Membership and Outreach volunteer for the Association of African American Museums (AAAM), where she was eventually hired as AAAM’s inaugural HBCU Special Projects Intern in 2019. In 2020, Traka and other African American emerging museum professionals developed a national and international AAAM| EMP members group, which provides scholars mentorship, networks, space, and resources. Always centering community and the arts in her profession, she continues to be a life learner, a transformational leader, an activist in the arts, and a bridger for BIPOC women and queer folks.
Follow Traka on Instagram @Traka_Lo and connect with her on LinkedIn.
