Anna Conkling, Author at The New School Free Press

Parsons’ Black Artist Collective is Trying to Transform the World of Design

Obsidian's leadership (from left): Vice President Sophie Buteau, Social Chair Elijah Bean, President Randall Jones, Secretary Irshaad Malloy, and Treasurer Stephan Verwayne-Mullen. Photo by Manami Kaneko

Anyone studying on the lower level of the University Center on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 28 would’ve been drawn to the sounds of music and laughter emanating…