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According to a recent report published by the University of Southern California, only 7.5% of executives in the music industry are Black.

In an effort to increase the hiring of Black professionals in the music industry, Diverse Representation and Color Of Change’s #ChangeMusic initiative have partnered to create the first-ever database of Black music professionals.

This database is intended to be a resource for music labels, streaming platforms, agencies, firms, and other organizations and companies seeking Black talent. Currently, this site is only accessible to partners of Diverse Representation and Color Of Change.

 
 
 

About Color Of Change

Color Of Change is the nation’s largest online racial justice organization. We help people respond effectively to injustice in the world around us. As a national online force driven by over 7 million members, we move decision-makers in corporations and governments to create a more human and less hostile world for Black people in America. Visit www.colorofchange.org

#ChangeMusic is a vertical within the Color Of Change #ChangeIndustries initiative dedicated to eradicating racism in the music industry. In partnership with the Recording Academy, #ChangeMusic addresses racist, exploitative practices in the music industry that are long overdue for an overhaul. Its goal is to harness the power we have as artists, producers, executives, and cultural leaders by inviting companies to take responsibility for their impact on the world.

About Diverse Representation

The mission of Diverse Representation is to increase the hiring and exposure of Black agents, attorneys, managers, and publicists in the sports and entertainment industries. Founded in 2018, Diverse Representation provides the first ever comprehensive directory of Black agents, attorneys, managers, and publicists in the sports and entertainment industries. The company also curates various programs, events, and diversity initiatives.


Visit: www.diverserepresentation.com

 

FAQs

For Employers:

  • The database is currently accessible to partners of Diverse Representation and #ChangeMusic. Companies and platforms who are partners with either Diverse Representation and #ChangeMusic will receive a password to enter onto the site to access profiles.

  • To become a partner of Diverse Representation, email: info@diverserepresentation.com.

    To become a partner of Color of Change, email partnership@colorofchange.org and a team member will guide you through the intake process.

  • This is the first database of its kind specifically focused on Black professionals in the music industry.

 

For Job Seekers:

  • Please complete this form. Please note that we will only accept substantive profile edits (e.g. new job, promotion, etc).

  • Please complete this form.

  • The next submission period will open shortly. Please stay tuned for details!

  • There is no fee to be added to or included in the database.

  • The database is specifically designed to provide exposure for Black professionals in the music industry. The key submission requirements include: (1) U.S. resident, (2) professional of Black or African-American descent and (3) at least two years or professional experience in the music industry.

  • Please contact: info@diverserepresentation.com

Submission Process

 

For Black professionals interested in being included on the website, please see below:

Submission Period:
We accept submissions on a quarterly basis. Our next open submission is February 15, 2022. The submission form will be available on the site beginning February 15, 2022 until March 1, 2022. 


Submission Requirements:
The database is open to Black professionals who have at least two years of professional experience.

 
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