Revisit Some of the MU’s Most Interesting and Important EDI Stories

This year’s Black History Month in October is more important than ever. It’s not just a month to celebrate the continued achievements and contributions of Black people to the UK and around the world. It’s also a time for continued action to tackle racism, reclaim Black history, and ensure Black history is represented and celebrated all year round.

Look out for more content from the MU in the coming weeks.

Previous highlights

• Love Music Hate Racism Special Episode Features Vice Chair of the MU EDI Committee

Last October, to celebrate Black History Month, Love Music Hate Racism hosted a special episode of their #SpeakUpThursday radio show, featuring Chardine Taylor Stone.

• Inclusion and Diversity in Teaching

Read our simple checklist to ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion are included as part of your music teaching.

• We’re Marking UN Anti-Racism Day 2021 With a Video on Anti-Racism

Last year Saturday 20 March was UN Anti-Racism Day, as well as the TUC and Stand up to Racism’s national day of action. Read more about what we did to mark it.

• Mental Health: The Importance of Culturally Specific Understanding for Musicians Who Experience Racism

In this incredibly important feature, charity Black Minds Matter UK explains the importance of culturally specific interventions for musicians who also experience racism for 2021’s Mental Health Awareness Week.

• Rebecca Garton Shares Her Experiences as a Woman of Colour in the Music Industry

For this year’s International Women's Day, R&B singer-songwriter Rebecca talked about her experiences as a woman in the industry, and shared her advice on what to hold on to, to continue to thrive.

• Lady Nade and Her Songs From the Heart

In this compelling feature, singer-songwriter Lady Nade, a rising star on the UK Americana scene, talks about creating songs inspired by love, family and friendships.