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📚 Our weekly reading list is here, and it's packed with thought-provoking articles! Get comfortable and dive in! 📖 🩰 #Dance: Is it the canary in the coal mine for a city's cultural scene? The robustness of a dance scene is a pretty good proxy for overall cultural vitality, as explored in this piece about Minneapolis and beyond. (Star Tribune) 🌈 Did #nonprofit leadership become more racially diverse after 2020? The answer is yes, but progress has been slight and slow. There's still much work to be done to ensure equitable representation. (blog.candid.org) 🎻 Who is the Louisville #Orchestra for? Louisville, of course! This article delves into the role of orchestras in their communities and how they can better serve diverse audiences. (artsjournal.com) What are your thoughts on these topics? Let us know in the comments below! 📝 #ReadingList #CultureMatters #DiversityAndInclusion #ArtsMatter #CommunityEngagement

"An industry-led anti-racism strategy, with practical actions to instigate systems-change." Read Diversity Arts' recommendations and policy submission to A New Look at Culture: Towards the NSW’s first Arts, Culture & Creative Industries Policy:

It is now even more imperative that museums and cultural institutions understand their position in civic engagement and social impact. Celebrate #Juneteenth by reflecting and learning in what ways you can honor and celebrate African American resilience and achievement.

Lawrentians are the best. Impressive at every turn. Here are 10 we got to know in 2023.

🎉 Next month marks the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, a pivotal moment in the fight for civil rights and equality in education. While this decision aimed to dismantle the "separate but equal" doctrine, its legacy is complex and far-reaching. I recently had the pleasure of teaching my students about this intricate legacy during our February Black History Month culture and diversity lessons. The immediate backlash following the decision led to the unjust removal of educators of color from the education industry for decades, perpetuating systemic racism and inequality. This is most evident in the persistent lack of diversity within the education sector. Before Brown v Board of Education, there were thousands of highly qualified Black and Brown teachers in segregated schools across the nation. However, following the decision, many of these schools were shut down, and there was a nationwide mass firing of Black and Brown educators. Despite their equal or even superior qualifications, they were often not hired in the newly integrated schools. Some districts even refused to integrate and instead closed all their schools for a few years. As with many aspects of society, representation matters. The absence of educators of color likely discouraged students of color from pursuing education degrees, further exacerbating the lack of diversity in the profession. This vicious cycle has been perpetuated for 70 years. As we celebrate progress, it's crucial to acknowledge and confront the ongoing echoes of this racist backlash that still reverberate today. Let's honor this anniversary by learning and sharing the accurate history, while also reaffirming our commitment to creating inclusive and equitable educational environments for all. #BrownvBoard #CivilRights #InclusiveEducation #EducationForAll 📚✊🏾

Happy Juneteenth! On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday, marking a significant step in acknowledging the historical and cultural importance of this day. This decision came a year after the largest social protests in U.S. history, reflecting a nationwide call for justice and equality. Recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday underscores the importance of acknowledging and owning our public memory. It is a day to celebrate freedom and a moment to reflect on how the United States continues to evolve towards its ideals of democracy, freedom, and justice. Although the U.S. is a work in progress, it is through the relentless efforts of countless individuals that the nation strives to fulfill its promise: to be a place where all people can realize their unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. To achieve this, we must ensure that the American narrative includes the collective journey of African Americans, particularly those descended from enslaved ancestors. One person dedicated to preserving the public record of Black lives in America, from Barack Obama to Colin Powell, is Julieanna Richardson. As the founder of The HistoryMakers, she oversees the largest collection of African American testimonies since the Works Progress Administration. I had the honor of interviewing her during the 64th annual Fulbright Association Conference, where she delivered a moving and poignant case for the necessity of documenting the Black narrative in America. Listen to our discussion about the impact of an incomplete public record of the Black experience in America. Happy Juneteenth! Let's continue to celebrate, reflect, and work towards a more inclusive and equitable future for all.

In our latest opinion piece, Tajh Morris writes on the decades-old injustice at the heart of the recent decision to celebrate the city's club culture.⁠ ⁠ Read the full feature here

Join us at Merriment Social for Policy in a Pub on June 10 starting at 5:00 PM! The program will feature our President & CEO Kevin Giglinto in discussion with Gregory M. W., a senior VP at the Medical College of Wisconsin, on how collaboration could improve among arts groups, and what role civic leaders might play in its future direction. More information can be found below!

Excited to hear our distinguished panelists Alica D. D. del Valle Rasch (Head of D&I at Airbnb) @Emma Wright (Vice President, People at FedEx Logistics) Kristen Jones (Director of Legal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion-McDonalds) and Helene Ashenberg (CEO of Gravitas Search) speak today in this virtual panel about the Future of DEI. Interested in listening to what they have to say? Register in the link below! #DEI #inhousecounsel #womeninlaw #womenempowerment #businessattorney #businessgrowthstrategy #inhouselawyer