Episode #67: Refocusing the Conversation on Race in Music Education

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We want to be clear that we know we cannot proceed with business as usual. The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and others highlight the long-standing problem of systemic racism in our society. We have work to do as individuals and as educators. The presence of overall white-centered culture in education demands that we all act. It is not enough to be not-racist, we must strive to be anti-racist. We recognize our privilege as white people and know there is work to be done within our own personal education. As music educators, we should do the work of 1. De-centering whiteness as the default culture, 2. Examining and changing our song repertoire, and 3. Carefully question and consider our teaching practices that might harm BIPOC. 

Resources to check out: 


Decolonizing the Music Room (organization, website, and Facebook group)

The Music Room Podcast, Episode #41 - Decolonizing the Music Room, interview with Brandi Waller-Pace

The Score Podcast, Episode #34 - White Fragility in Music Education

Cult of Pedagogy Podcast, Episode #147 - Why White Students Need Multicultural and Social Justice Education, interview with Sheldon Eakins

Code Switch Podcast - A Decade of Watching Black People Die

Unlocking Us Podcast -Brené with Ibram X. Kendi on How to Be an Antiracist

10% Happier Podcast, Episode #52 - interview with Lama Rod Owens








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