OPERA America’s Racial Justice Opera Network is an action group of opera professionals from all sectors of the field who are committed to enriching our art form and industry by seeking racial equity.

The Racial Justice Opera Network is a coalition of BIPOC and White antiracist members working to dismantle racism in opera by actively changing policies and practices that perpetuate the oppression of Black people, Indigenous people, and other people of color.

It aims to:

• Encourage collaboration, resource-sharing, and opportunities to support a more racially equitable field.
• Affirm the voices of those who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx/Hispanic, Asian, Pacific Islander, South Asian, Arab, Middle Eastern, North African, and/or people of color in the opera field through networking and relationship-building.
• Create spaces for dialogue, learning, collective action, and support for people of color.

Get Involved

Join OPERA America's Racial Justice Opera Network by enrolling in the RJON Listserv for updates on network priorities and activities. Participation in the network is open to anyone affiliated with the opera industry and supportive of the network’s goals. Members can enlist by logging in to their member portal. All others can request access via the online form.

RJON Listserv Request Form

You can also share articles, opportunities, and other information with network members on the RJON Community Board on Facebook.

RJON Community Board 

The RJON Steering Committee is accepting new members through an open application process. If you are interested in joining the Steering Committee, please read the Steering Committee duties and submit an application.

RJON Steering Committee Application

For additional information, contact us at Membership@operaamerica.org or 646.699.5248.

Upcoming Events

The Racial Justice Opera Network convenes at the annual Opera Conference and Racial Justice Opera Forum.

Racial Justice Opera Network Steering Committee