An animated video for students demonstrating how systemic racism affects every area of life in the US. From incarceration rates to predatory loans, and trying to solve these problems requires changes in major parts of our system.
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An animated video for students demonstrating how systemic racism affects every area of life in the US. From incarceration rates to predatory loans, and trying to solve these problems requires changes in major parts of our system.
Alicia Mullikin
Through conversations and collaboration with other dancers of color and colleagues, we named some of our personal experiences in the dance world that reinforced systemic racism. Though this is not an exhaustive list, it sheds light on some problematic power structures that contribute to continued inequity in dance.
SOLE Defined / Dance Place
In response to the recent and historic violence against Black people and systemic racism in our dance community, SOLE Defined & Community Leaders to discuss the current climate of our nation and the response of the dance community.
Pointe Magazine
Unfortunately, ballet’s rigid hierarchy, job scarcity and conditioning of dancers to be compliant makes it a comfortable environment for perpetrators to thrive in. Our dance community needs systemic change in addition to individual action to protect dancers.