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What's a near-perfect metaphor for Diversity & Inclusiveness? A choir, right? Or is it? After all it has some pretty basic exclusions: * Members need to be able to sing, and in key at that; * They need to be co-located or physically present when performing; * They've got to be able to sing in the same language; * They need to invest in practice time; * And no conductor, not much of a choir! Mind you, on consideration, these are pretty fair exclusions... So what if there were an out-of-the-box choir that busted these norms and included: * Those who couldn't sing or were non-musical - maybe 30% of the group; * Members with hearing and speech impairments; * Participants who in many cases had never ever met each other; * Practice time that may have averaged less than 5 minutes each; * Those who may not have had a common language; * Participants of vastly different ages and a range of pronouns; * No visible conductor A future pipedream? No, this happened a few years back but did have some AI help and took a commitment to D&I. Oh, and it's a great metaphor, indeed! https://lnkd.in/gjpeTmxY

This week's #ResearchShorts looks at Tony Rideout's work on 'Incorporating Queer Theory into Culturally Responsive Teaching'. It explores how to make the music classroom a safer environment for queer students, with 3 key ways to do this 👇 🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/6BMP50QwfVI

I'm celebrating you who's not just passing through life but doing something substantial and impactful. You, yes, you are the real deal. You make the world a better place. Let's use the comments section to tag those we know who have been living and impacting lives. Celebrate yourself and and celebrate others. We're doing well and will do better 👍 #olubunmidapoet #bringinwordstolife #voiceover #weekend

Discover 10 weird facts about Billie Eilish at https://lnkd.in/gju--n8f (#BilieEilish, #singer, #femaleSinger, #voice, #femaleVoice, #tarantula, #phobia, #TourettesSyndrome, #Tourettes, #entertainer, #superStar, #singingStar, #sensation)

One of the big questions that comes up in the work we do is, 'how do you deal with resistance?' "I don’t understand the big deal with all of this diversity stuff. Everyone is treated equally, no one ever gave me anything in my life, I’ve had to work for everything I’ve got. I feel like, if I go for a promotion now, if there is a Black Disabled person there, the job is theirs- no point in even trying. The pendulum has swung too far the other way in my opinion. It’s nonsense." Does this sound familiar to you? Read our blog post on how to deal with resistance in EDI work here: https://buff.ly/44SnWKt What are your top tips for dealing with resistance? What are your go to resources or signposts? If you need support in dealing with resistance to your EDI work, contact us today https://buff.ly/4bST7tk #equitydiversityinclusion #arts #artsandculture #leadership #inclusionleadership #inclusionmatters #theatre #dance #music #diversity #hr #training #education #onlinetraining #learning #inclusion #equity #development

🎤 Hey Singers, Artists, and Worship Leaders! 🎤 Here are the 4 things I wish I knew sooner that has helped me personally & professionally 🗣️🌟. ✅These tips have transformed my journey, and I know they can do the same for you. If you are Ready to take your talents and gifts to the next level? Comment "SING” below 👇🏽 ‼️‼️ #VocalCoach #SingingTips #UnlockYourVoice #VocalTraining #Singers #Artists #WorshipLeaders #VoiceAndPurpose #ElevateYourVoice #VocalHealth #SingingLessons #MusicianLife #VocalTechnique #VoiceTransformation #SingerLife

Diversity is the guest list, inclusion is the dance floor. 💃 Get beyond the invitations and make it a place where everyone feels welcome to join in.  Who are you inviting to dance today? Tell us in the comments. #theexecutivelearninglab #inclusionmatters #inclusion #diversityandinclusion #dei #deib #dance  #dancefloor  #quotesoftheday  #positivequotes  #motivationalquotes  #quotes

Join us on 26th June from 10.30am - 1pm where we will be hosting a virtual workshop to learn about, explore and better understand what microaggressions are and how they can show up for people. We will cover: - What microaggressions are and how they are constructed - Confronting stereotypes and prejudice which lead to microaggressions - Practical exploration of examples of microaggressions - Gaslighting and how to avoid gaslighting people who raise concerns - Q&A "Spotlight Inclusion hosted a brilliant workshop and in-depth training session around microaggressions. It helped our organisation review the current processes and begin to talk about uncomfortable truths to journey forward in our collective understanding. It created a positive shift in staffs outlook when approaching situations both as a receiver or observer of an aggression. The value it brought to me was being able to reference elements learnt from the training to empower me to navigate my ownership over my protected characteristic. I am extremely grateful for the support and time Spotlight Inclusion provided, both professionally and personally - huge thank you." Find out more here: https://buff.ly/4d05eFI #equitydiversityinclusion #arts #artsandculture #leadership #inclusionleadership #inclusionmatters #theatre #dance #music #diversity #hr #training #education #onlinetraining #learning #inclusion #equity #development

🌈 An addendum for Pride: for anyone wanting to understand how Charli xcx and the colour acid green ended up having anything to do with Kamala Harris's VP campaign, I can recommend them this excellent piece from Resident Advisor, which goes in-depth on the artist's musical history and roots in queer culture. And in comparison to many of the takes we're hearing - RA can definitely explain what "brat" is 😉 https://lnkd.in/gAiQKXt3

I didn’t think it was possible to become a bigger fan of Beyoncé, until this HBR article: “Lessons from Beyoncé on Navigating Exclusion.” 🫶🏽 It looks at the success of Beyoncé’s (2024) album Cowboy Carter, and how this was a response to the overt exclusion she faced at the Country Music Awards (CMAs) in 2016. If you have a harvard business review subscription or access to a few free articles, this is a must read: https://lnkd.in/e39XXShR Either way, here’s a summary of the overarching themes that resonated with me: ✋ Navigating exclusion isn’t easy. Sadly, often you may not have the support to be able to stand up for yourself or to fight in that moment. 🔥 It’s ok to take a step back, re-strategise and trailblaze. If you are excluded from certain settings, perhaps there are ways to create your own spaces. 🤝🏽 Build a new network of support: Align yourself with likeminded people who you can collaborate with to make a bigger impact. Even though we are making progress towards Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, how Beyoncé has had to navigate the country music genre is an example that there is far to go. But, as always, Queen Bey provides inspiration! 👑 Leaving you with my favourite line from the article: “Instead of assimilating into spaces where she had been rejected, she expanded her representation in Black culture.” #Diversity #Inclusion #MusicBusiness #Leadership