Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Music Organizations
Sphinx Organization
Mission: "National organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts."
Location: Detroit, Michigan
Socials: @sphinxorg
Colors of Classical Music
Mission: "Sharing BIPOC western classical music stories & looking towards a more inclusive/representative future."
Socials: @colorsofclassicalmusic
Castle of Our Skins
Mission: "Born out of the desire to foster cultural curiosity, Castle of our Skins celebrates Black artistry through music."
Socials: @castleskins
Black Opera Alliance
Mission: "We empower Black classical artists and administrators by exposing racial inequity and the under-representation of the African diaspora in opera."
Socials: @blackoperaalliance
Protestra
Mission: "Coalition of classical musicians who protest injustices & raise awareness through benefit performances."
Socials: @protestra_
Lift Up Our Voices
Mission: "The Lift Up Our Voices Scholarship focuses on broadening the number of female-identifying students and persons of color in music composition."
Socials: @liftupourvoices
The Major Lift
Mission: Chicago nonprofit passionate about helping people find positivity and resilience through songwriting and vulnerability."
Socials: @findthelift
Live Music Project
Mission: "Growing community and audience for classical music. Access to the arts begins with access to information about the arts!"
Socials: @livemusicproject
Black Classical Music Educators
Mission: "An online space designed to connect parents and students with Black classical music educators."
Socials: @blackclassicalmusiceducators