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Racism as it Affects Women in the Workplace of Music

Friday, April 25, 2014

by Sara Rachele Independent songwriter and Blogger, Fem2pt0 White Girl Sings the Blues Oh, the wonders of a true statement. A statement based in prejudice. The prejudices available in music are many—I see it when I play shows, the ease in which it takes a few moments for someone to judge my talent, before I’ve… Continue Reading Racism as it Affects Women in the Workplace of Music

We Are George Zimmerman

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

by Erica Thurman YWCA McLean County (Ill.) “Excuse me young man, are you lost?” It may have been just that simple. Seven words may have made all the difference in the world to the family of Trayvon Martin. As the nation — and much of the world — looks for answers, it may be more… Continue Reading We Are George Zimmerman