Opera Conference 2018: Recognizing and Undoing Racism

Structural racism continues to influence decision-making at all levels, including choices made by and for opera companies. It plays a role in hiring practices, organizational funding, marketing and season planning, but can leave many unaware of its influence because of the unconscious nature of biases and inherited practices. In this session, community leaders will reveal patterns of racism and how opera company staff and board members can dismantle these practices within their own institutions.