MMF Canada Signs the Declaration to End Anti-Black Racism in the Canadian Music Industry

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To build an inclusive Canadian music and entertainment industry, it is critical to address the anti-Black racism that exists in the systems and working environments within which Black music professionals and creatives operate.

The eradication of anti-Black racism requires a commitment to anti-racism - an active, conscious and ongoing effort to work against racism: to acknowledge; to atone; to create mechanisms that dismantle systems which perpetuate racism, and to create actionable solutions with measurable outcomes.

Efforts will look different for solo entrepreneurs, small businesses, organizations, corporations and government institutions. Thus, it is important to understand that an inability to execute all commitments listed herein, does not constitute failure. Rather, starting points for signatories will differ, with efforts progressing over time: start where you are, and work towards the goal.

Breaking Down Racial Barriers (BDRB) in partnership with CIMA (Canadian Independent Music Association) and ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, hereby call upon the individuals, organizations, small businesses, corporations, and government institutions of the music industry to play a role in eradicating anti-Black racism in the Canadian music industry.

“This is an important call to action and MMF Canada declares our commitment to join our industry colleagues as we work to eradicate anti-Black racism,” says Amie Therrien, Executive Director of MMF Canada. “Our organization’s vision is for a sustainable, equitable, and connected music industry and that is not possible while systems are in place that create advantages for some and disadvantages for others. We look forward to sharing our plans and actions to be held accountable as we do this ongoing and important work.”

DECLARE YOUR COMMITMENT:

  • Read and sign the declaration using the buttons below.

  • RSVP for the BDRB Declaration signing on June 2, 2021 at 1pm EDT

  • Watch the 10-part CIMA “Breaking Down Racial Barriers’ roundtable discussion series (Aug-Oct 2020) to gain an understanding of issues faced by Black music professionals nationally

  • Share and influence by spreading the word about the BDRB Declaration and your commitment to change on social media

  • Read the forth coming details BDRB Report on anti-Black racism in the Canadian music & entertainment industry

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