Diversity, Equity, Access, Inclusion and Belonging Resources
This list of articles, books and links include resources that I have consulted on my journey with Diversity, Equity, Access, Inclusion and Belonging. It is not exhaustive but may provide a starting place for you. Everyone’s journey is different and I hope one of these resources provides an on ramp for you in the conversation and actions that will cultivate an inclusive choral community for you and your organization.
Resources for Educators and Organizational Leaders
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Talking About Race, Racism AND Racialized Violence With Kids
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Preparing Young Children for the Inclusion of Children with Disabilities into the Classroom
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Building Culturally Relevant Schools Post-Pandemic with Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings
Music Focused Resources
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Non-Idiomatic Pieces by Black Composers (Dr. Marques L.A. Garrett)
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Teaching with Respect: Inclusive Pedagogy for Choral Directors (Dr. Stephen Sieck)
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Cultivating Inclusive Choral Communities (Dr. DerricK Fox)
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Fostering Empathy and Critical Discourse in the Choral Classroom (Dr. Eugene Rogers)
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Maestra - provides support, visibility, and community for the women who make the music in the musical theater industry.
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MUSE - committed to creating diversity within the music departments of the theatre industry
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Songs with a Questionable Past (Lauren McDougle)
AllyShip Resources
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The Art of Effective Facilitation: Reflections From Social Justice Educator (Brian Arao and Kristi Clemens)
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White Awareness: Handbook for Anti-racism Training (Judith Katz)
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How to Be An Antiracist (Ibram X. Kendi)
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So You Want to Talk About Race (Ijeoma Oluo)
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Everyday Anti Racism: Getting Real About Race in School (edited by Mica Pollock)
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Can We Talk About Race? (Beverly Daniel Tatum)
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White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism (Robin Diangelo)
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White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack (Peggy McIntosh)