Anti-Racism in Arts Education
Anti-Racist Arts Statement
The Mic Check Initiative recognizes that in America, whiteness has been prioritized within the arts for far too long. This is why it is one of our main focuses to make sure communities of predominantly BIPOC receive the same quality arts education as their white counterparts. The Mic Check Initiative is also committed to making sure that we only contribute to, or support, politicians, and legislation that will not harm BIPOC communities and people. We encourage you to click the link below, where you will find articles to read, podcasts to listen to, and much more to help work towards anti-racism.
Land Acknowlegement
The Mic Check Initiative, which is based in St. Paul, Minnesota, understands and acknowledges that we are located on the traditional lands of the Wahpekute people, as well as the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ people. We thank these people for the love that they bestowed upon this land, and we thank this land for the gifts it has given us. We also look forward to listening to and learning from the Indigenous activists in order to create more equitable arts education for all people.
Since The Mic Check Initiative engages with people from all around the United States, and we are primarily gathering virtually during this pandemic, we encourage all of our website’s visitors to learn more about the Indigenous land that they currently occupy, and think about how we can best advocate for and learn from Indigenous communities. Click the link below to learn more.