ALUMPAGE EDI for Arts Leaders - Session 3

Dead white men are revered by many as responsible for the advancement of civilization, says sociology professor Kehinde Andrews. But, he argues, this so-called progress came at the expense of millions of people of color. Global inequality is not an accident, he argues – it is designed to keep the hierarchy of race intact

Kehinde Andrews, Leah Green and Bruno Rinvolucri, theguardian.com

Anti-Racism and the Institution|Donny RepsherDonny Repsher argues that racial justice needs a new inclusion paradigm and offers a proposal for predominantly white arts institutions and their white leadership to reflect on this historic opportunity to finally pursue real and lasting change.

How the art industry is grappling with its systemic race inequalityGalleries, fairs and auction houses are issuing solidarity statements and re-evaluating the diversity of their staffs. But "performative wokeness” will not fix the market’s whiteness

Four Black Artists on How Racism Corrodes the Theater WorldA playwright, a director, an artistic director and an actor share their experiences — and prescriptions for change.

Behind Ballet's Diversity ProblemBallet has a lily-white reputation.The great “ballet blanc" works glorify white swans, white shades, white wilis and white sylphs. Still, in 2014, balletgoers might expect some progress in racial diversity onstage, especially in the U.S., where populations of color are growing. But comb the rosters ...

Five Artists Discuss Representation|Jeremy StollerUsing the production of Ken Urban’s play A Sense of an Ending to launch the conversation, theatre artists Adrienne Campbell-Holt, Gregg Mozgala, A. Rey Pamatmat, Mfoniso Udofia, and Ken Urban talk about representation on stage.

Are Unpaid Internships Barriers to Success for Some Students of Color?

The Case for Hiring Asian American Directors|Lavina JadhwaniDirector Lavina Jadhwani shares her experience as an Asian American director, advocating the need for more spaces and opportunities for Asian American theatre artists to collaborate together.

Building Trust After Inclusivity Failed: Lessons for the TheaterAfter years of talk, minimal progress. So what now?

Radical DisruptionsHow Intergenerational Exchange Builds Community |Selina Thompson

Let Them SpeakIt’s Time to See More Works from Women Writers of Color on Stages Across America |Chisa Hutchinson, Wesley FrugéPlaywright Chisa Hutchinson and Artistic Director Wesley Frugé discuss the current climate for work by playwrights of color, and advocate producing more work by women writers of color.

On the merits of Yellowfacewhy casting the “best” actor for the role is actually just a selection of bias in a racist system |Nelson T. Eusebio IIINelson T. Eusebio III addresses the argument that the “best” actor must always be cast in a role, regardless of race.

We Need to Talk About Hollywood’s Colorism ProblemThe industry has yet to portray the diversity of black beauty.

A TYA Artist Turned Gatekeeper, or Perspectives of A TYA Artist Turned Gatekeeper|Riley BraemRiley Braem writes about his experience programming TYA, and why it's important to expose audiences to challenging work – the younger, the better.

The Bachelor's Cluelessness About Race Comes To A Head In Season FinaleMatt James — the first Black bachelor in the franchise's history — broke things off with winner Rachael Kirkconnell after photos of her at an antebellum South-themed party surfaced on social media.

How Meghan and Harry’s Interview Blew Open the Monarchy’s Troubled History With Race“People felt a silence around racism in the Royal Family was being broken"

When the Students Have Notes for the TeachersTheatre students and alumni join the anti-racist groundswell in the U.S. theatre to pen statements speaking up about their experiences and demanding change.

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