Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorIt has become abundantly clear over the past few years — not to mention the past few decades — that African-Americans and other people of color are not adequately represented in decision-making roles in the music business.
In an effort to address the renewed and persistent calls for equity across industries, the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative and Universal Music Group are extending their partnership to explore ways to create change in the music industry.According to the announcement, over the next several months, the partnership will conduct new research – examining major and independent music companies, labels and publishers, digital platforms, radio and live concert.
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