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Musician Jackie Venson calls out predatory behavior by music industry executives: Musician Jackie Venson has taken to social media to call out predatory behavior by music industry executives. Venson, who is a Black woman, shared her experiences of being propositioned by executives and being told that she would need to sleep with them in order to get ahead in the industry. Venson's story has sparked a conversation about the need for more diversity and inclusion in the music industry. #musicindustrynews #musicians #musicbusiness

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Overcoming Prejudice in the Music Industry: My Personal Experience Join me as I share my journey of facing prejudice in the music industry, particularly within the black community. Discover how I've navigated through these challenges and overcome them. #MusicIndustryPrejudice #BlackCommunityExperience #InclusiveMusicIndustry #BreakingStereotypes #RacialEquality #DiversityAndInclusion #MusicIndustryChallenges #OvercomingObstacles #FacingPrejudice #MusicIndustrySuccess

Key Takeaways from Aretha Franklin's estate: The lack of a clear Will can lead to family conflict and financial impact. Aretha Franklin’s case serves as a strong example. Without a definitive Will, your estate may face unnecessary legal fees, asset depreciation and tax complications. Seek guidance from an estate planning professional to clarify your estate plan and protect your loved ones.

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Moral Compass Federation is proud to partner with Scott Mann, The Heroes Journey and LAST OUT: Elegy of a Green Beret About The Heroes Journey: The Heroes Journey is a transformative initiative dedicated to empowering veterans during their transition from military service to civilian life. Their mission is clear: "Find Your Voice. Tell Your Story." Understanding Unique Struggles: This remarkable organization comprehends the distinctive challenges veterans encounter, including the loss of identity, a sense of purposelessness, and feelings of isolation during this crucial phase. Workshops & Storytelling Courses: The Heroes Journey offers workshops and storytelling courses to veterans, equipping them with essential skills. These programs not only aid veterans in healing from combat trauma but also empower them to engage with their communities once more. Fostering Healing, Understanding, and Unity: By encouraging veterans to share their experiences, wisdom, and affection for their Afghan allies, The Heroes Journey fosters healing, understanding, and unity. A Call to Action: Our partnership is a rallying cry for all of us to support our warriors and their families, reminding them that they are not alone on their journey to a brighter future. We are honored to stand alongside The Heroes Journey and Scott Mann as they pursue their mission to make a difference in the lives of our veterans. Together, we will make a meaningful impact and empower those who have served our country. Stay tuned for updates on how you can become part of this impactful journey! 🇺🇸 #HeroesJourney #VeteransSupport #Empowerment #Partnership

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Consider adding an African American Studies course to your summer plan of study: AfroAmer156 is the story of how Black music became one of the world’s dominant cultural forces, and how it shaped the musical, social and political landscape of the United States from the end of World War II until the present. It considers how Black music articulates survival, redemption, and reinvention, how those themes reflect the African-American experience in postwar 20th and 21st-century America, and how those themes can be heard in the music we hear today. Musical styles covered in the course include the blues, gospel, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, soul, funk, disco, and hip-hop.

#BaggiBites Stage 22: Identity Crisis Yesterday my phone was alive with debate about this year’s Glastonbury line up - especially the headline acts. I found myself a little relieved I missed out on a ticket after all! It seems every year, its ethos and identity is questioned. This year, respected music critic Neil McCormick argued “Glastonbury has given up on rock - and turned into a children’s birthday party”. 🎸🧒 🎉 It's easy to think Glastonbury is all about the headline acts. Its difference: staying true to its original purpose and beliefs. There is something for everyone: https://lnkd.in/emwBWTS3 Arguably the lack of rock on its stages is a betrayal of the festival’s roots. And the origins of its existence: https://lnkd.in/eMzhC7K2 The identity of Britain 🇬🇧 itself has been brought into question this week, particularly in attracting the best global talent to the creative sector. I find this alarming. The government takes great pride in promoting the creative industry abroad as a key sector to invest in but post-Brexit, this is yet another example of it shooting itself in the foot: https://lnkd.in/ewWbvnTb This fantastic campaign during Black History Month used Spotify to relay speeches by black leaders - powerful, engaging, and a very strong sense of identity: https://lnkd.in/eA7a23jY On a different note, I love the new identity created for Go.Compare. Am I alone in thinking that on TV, its masot, Gio Compario 🇮🇹 is intensely annoying (but I guess that’s the point in this sector). However in digital, animated form, in combination with the new identity, it’s quite charming. Maybe time to replace the real Gio altogether?! (Remember Halifax’s Howard?) https://lnkd.in/ePekHhap Event: If you’d like to see evidence of a founder and company utterly confident in it’s vision, identity and talent, then I’d recommend you see 100 Years of Disney 🐭 at the ExCel: https://lnkd.in/eKecQ8vx This week’s 'Legend Slot': after HMV picking up ‘Specialist Retailer of the Year’ at last week’s Retail Week Awards, I was thrilled to see vinyl records included in the Office for National Statistics Inflation Index for the first time in 32 years. Quite a turnaround 🎶 https://lnkd.in/eUUvmMFW Quote of the week: Walt Disney telling the story of Mickey’s creation: “He popped into my mind onto a drawing pad…on a train ride from Manhattan to Hollywood at a time when business fortunes were at lowest ebb and disaster seemed right around the corner.” #identity #branding #storytelling 

The Impact of Hip-Hop: A Global Phenomenon or Cultural Appropriation? Explore how hip-hop has transcended borders but differs in its effect on the black and white communities. Understand the cultural implications and societal differences through music. #HipHopCulture #GlobalPhenomenon #CulturalAppropriation #MusicBoundaries #CommunityDifferences #CulturalImpact #HipHopInfluence #BlackCommunity #WhiteCommunity #MusicAndSociety