John Warren Moutoussamy
Meet John W. Moutoussamy, the first black architect to design a high-rise building in Chicago
When he aspired to run his own firm in 1965, John Warren Moutoussamy did not envisage the color of his skin could be an impediment to his career growth as an architect. Despite working with several architectural firms, his track record did not guarantee easy access to credit. Banks were not willing to grant him…