In this data-driven and historically rich presentation, Maurice Cherry tackles one of the design industry's most persistent questions. Drawing from his viral SXSW presentation and years of advocacy, Maurice breaks down the systemic barriers, educational pipeline issues, and recruitment failures that have kept Black creatives out of the industry's monoculture. This is a strategic roadmap for companies, organizations, and educators who are tired of empty DEI promises and want to build genuinely inclusive creative environments.