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June 3, 2021
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resource Center
The League of American Orchestras Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resource Center is designed to provide practical and helpful insights, advice, and a path to greater diversity and inclusion in every part of your organization. You'll find important readings, research, and a number of examples of leadership within and beyond our field.
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June 1, 2021
Race Equity – What is Antiracism and Why is it Important to Orchestras?
Racism is present and powerful in American society today. While many of us who are White may believe that the overt racism of the slavery and “separate but equal” eras is behind us, those of us who are of color know that it is not. The racism of history bleeds through to the present, whether conscious or not, and exists in the very structures of our society--including orchestras. In order to overcome this history, we must all be consciously and internationally antiracist.
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January 29, 2021
Two Pioneering Diversity Studies from the League
As orchestras across the U.S. demonstrate a new will and energy to ensure that the field is inclusive and representative of the communities they serve, the League of American Orchestras is pleased to share the following pioneering diversity studies.