Reposted @blackorchestralnetwork βΌοΈ STAND IN SOLIDARITY with the #BlackOrchestralNetwork TODAY π£ REPOST this graphic to your timeline with hashtag #DearAmericanOrchestras.
If American orchestras are dear to you too - as artists, audience members, educators, music lovers, partners, organizations, institutions, orchestras, funders, unions and allies - JOIN US IN SOLIDARITY. Full media kit is at π
https://www.blackorchestralnetwork.org/
#DearAmericanOrchestras: This is a call to action.
We will no longer be silent about the denial of tenure for Black orchestral musicians.
Despite your stated desire for greater inclusion and dignity, significant barriers to inclusion, inequities in treatment, and lack of transparency in the tenure process persist, leaving too many tale-nted, well-deserving, highly-trained Black musicians devalued, excluded and jobless.
Our call for justice and equal treatment is urgent.
βπΎ We call on American orchestras to give Black orchestral musicians the tenure they deserve; to commit to transparent and objective tenure processes and to adopt equitable tenure practices in your collective bargaining agreements.
βπΎ We call on Unions to honor their commitment to fair workplaces and stand with Black members.
ππΎ We call on YOU to raise your voice!
MONDAY, JANUARY 29 - JOIN US IN SOLIDARITY.
There is no American orchestra without Black orchestral musicians.
Details at the link in our bio
#CallToAction #BlackMusicians #Equity