10 Reasons Music Industry Needs More Diversity
The music industry’s revenue is generated disproportionately by artists from communities of color, yet its senior leadership across labels, publishers, management companies, and streaming platforms...
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Black Music Incubator Project Takes Aim at Skills Shortage
The Black Music Incubator Project launches to address music industry skills shortage while supporting Black musicians in northern England. Backed by Warner Music UK, the...
MLC Hosts LGBTQ+ Pride Month Music Industry Roundtable
The Mechanical Licensing Collective hosts its fourth annual LGBTQ+ Pride Month music industry roundtable featuring RuPaul's Drag Race star Xunami Muse and industry professionals discussing...
Representation in Toys: Impact & Importance
The creation of Black Barbie marked a revolutionary moment in toy history, providing Black children with representation and fostering self-worth through inclusive play....
BMI’s Shannon Sanders Wins 2024 ACM Charley Pride Award
BMI's Shannon Sanders received the inaugural 2024 ACM Charley Pride Award recognizing diverse leaders in country music. The celebration honored 16 industry advocates....
How Good American Is Redefining Fashion for Every Body –
Good American is revolutionizing the fashion industry by creating inclusive clothing designed for every body type and size, promoting body positivity....
Share Your Ideas
Share Your Ideas provides a platform for campus community members to contribute thoughts on race, equity, and inclusion initiatives through an online survey form....
2023 Top Blacks in Healthcare Awards Announced
BlackDoctor.org announces the 2023 Top Blacks in Healthcare Awards honoring 14 distinguished leaders. The event returns April 20th in DC after pandemic hiatus....
AUDACY PARTNERS WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS ON INCLUSION PODCAST
Audacy partners with Special Olympics to launch 'Agents of Inclusion' podcast hosted by JR Jackson, highlighting athlete stories to promote inclusion....
Jerrod Carmichael’s Honest Golden Globes Racism Talk
Jerrod Carmichael made history as the first Black Golden Globes host in 79 years, delivering a brutally honest opening about Hollywood's racist past....
BMG appoints Pierrot Raschdorff for diversity
BMG appoints Pierrot Raschdorff as Senior Director of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to accelerate the company's diversity strategy across 12 core music markets....
Black Artists Boycott 2023 Grammys Amid Ongoing Controversy
Major Black artists including Bruno Mars, Anderson.Paak, Drake, and The Weeknd boycott 2023 Grammys over lack of diversity and transparency in nominations....
LGBTQ Artists in R&B: Diversity & Resilience
Rising LGBTQ artists like Chika, Moore Kismet, and Arlo Parks are transforming R&B and music with their authentic voices and diverse perspectives....
Byron Allen Bids to Be First Black Majority NFL Owner
Media mogul Byron Allen announces his $4 billion bid for the Denver Broncos, aiming to become the first Black majority owner in NFL history....
Curtis LeGeyt Outlines NAB Broadcasting Vision
NAB President Curtis LeGeyt outlined his broadcasting vision in a virtual town hall, focusing on policy wins, business initiatives, and restoring NAB Show prominence....
Hearing Impaired Teen Published Her First Sign Language Book
18-year-old Khyiana Tate published 'Signing with Khy,' a groundbreaking ASL book addressing lack of diversity in sign language education materials....
D.L. Hughley and Whoopi Goldberg to Launch New CBS Shows
D.L. Hughley and Whoopi Goldberg are getting new CBS shows through the NAACP-CBS diversity partnership. The deal brings multiple projects featuring African American stories....
Medical School Enrollment Sees Increased Diversity in 2021
U.S. medical schools enrolled a more diverse class in 2021, with Black student enrollment up 21% and women comprising 56.8% of applicants....
Black Culture’s Impact on Media Trends
Nielsen's 2021 report reveals Black Americans lead media consumption yet face underrepresentation. Despite $1.57 trillion buying power, 58% say there's insufficient on-screen representation....
Incluzion Launches Remote Jobs Board and Learning Platform
Incluzion launches remote jobs board and learning platform to connect Black and Latinx professionals with pandemic-proof employment and skills training during COVID-19....
BMG Global Pride Broadcast Celebrates Diversity
BMG hosted a global 90-minute Pride broadcast featuring live performances from LGBTQIA+ artists including Rufus Wainwright, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Bebe Rexha to celebrate diversity and...
Culture Creators Honors Diversity at Annual Awards
Culture Creators hosted its 5th annual Innovators & Leaders Awards Brunch, honoring Swizz Beatz with the Icon Award and D-Nice as Innovator of the Year....
iHeartMedia Appoints Graciela Monteagudo to Board
iHeartMedia appoints Graciela Monteagudo to its Board of Directors. The veteran executive brings 30 years of Fortune 500 leadership experience....
Are “Black Voices” Quiet at Huffington Post?
RadioFacts examines concerns about the Huffington Post's 'Black Voices' section, questioning whether it still represents authentic Black perspectives as originally intended by founder Arianna Huffington...
Nicky Sparrow Named Senior VP of Multicultural Sales
iHeartMedia promotes 20-year veteran Nicky Sparrow to Senior VP of Multicultural Sales for Markets Group. She'll lead multicultural ad sales across radio, digital, podcasting and...