A new report led by the Women and Equalities Committee, into Misogyny in the Music Industry was released this week finding that, there is a “boys’ club” where sexual harassment and abuse is common, and the non-reporting of such incidents is high.

Essential reading. I believe marginalised groups need to work together and in support of one another to move towards equity in the music industry. Thank you Musicians' Union , Help Musicians and Come Play With Me for carrying out this essential research 👏🏽

Unfortunately this webinar scheduled for this Thursday has had to be postponed until 6th June. Sorry about that. Please join me and the ACEN then.

Just finished Nate Holder’s book, If I were a racist’-Exploring racism in music teaching. What a great tool for self & systematic reflection. This book encourages critical thinking & invites the reader to step back from ideology & ‘the way things have always been done’ Recommend👍🏽

Nerding out with you Prof Martin Fautley Worth a read folks… artscouncil.org.uk/our-open-funds…

Thank you for the interview about my PhD research on #race & #music #education for the University of West London’s peer reviewed journal #Newvistas The Spring issue is themed around #Inequality Read via link to learn more about what my research is purposed for uwlpress.uwl.ac.uk/newvistas/arti…

Looking forward to presenting this webinar on Thursday (6th June) with the ACEN (African Caribbean Education Network) on supporting safety and belonging in music education for Black children. Join if you work in the #musiceducation sector in any capacity.

Final push for my survey seeking the perspectives of young people about school music lessons. Young people are not always asked their opinion in research,so this study is particularly concerned with giving young people a voice about how they experience music education in school

Just 10 more responses needed for my survey on school music lessons. Do you know a young person (11-18 yrs) you can ask to complete it? 🙏🏽

A few years ago I was in one of those ramshackle hair salons in South London having my hair braided. The salon was run by a fabulous woman of African heritage & to pay the high rent, she rented out corners of the shop to people who provided other services including nails, false