1、INDUSTRY ANALYSIS&THE VALUE OF BLACK MUSICADVANCE|Industry Analysis&the Value of Black Music2ADVANCE|Industry Analysis&the Value of Black MusicThe Diversity Institute undertakes research on diversity in the workplace to improve practices in organizations.We work with organizations to develop customi

2、zed strategies,programming,and resources to promote new,interdisciplinary knowledge and practice about diversity with respect to gender,race/ethnicity,Indigenous Peoples,abilities,and sexual orientation.Using an ecological model of change,our action-oriented,evidence-based approach drives social inn

3、ovation across sectors.ADVANCE is Canadas Black music business collective.They are a community leading the change in developing an infrastructure for the betterment,upliftment,and retention of Black people in the music business.They strive to help foster an environment within the Canadian music indu

4、stry that improves,promotes,and better retains Black employees and partners.They create conditions for long-term success by addressing racial equality and inclusivity through three areas:Advocacy,Mentorship,and Community Outreach.With Support From:ADVANCE|Industry Analysis&the Value of Black Music3A

5、DVANCE|Industry Analysis&the Value of Black MusicAUTHORSDr.Charlie Wall-Andrews,Assistant Professor,The Creative School,Toronto Metropolitan UniversityDr.Wendy Cukier,Founder and Academic Director,Diversity Institute;Professor,Entrepreneurship and Strategy,Toronto Metropolitan UniversityDr.Mohamed E

6、lmi,Executive Director,Diversity Institute ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORSKeziah Myers,Executive Director,ADVANCEMiro Oballa,Director,ADVANCEVivian Barclay,Director,ADVANCEIan Andre Espinet,Principal,Breaking Down Racial BarriersOlivier Vander ZaagJoan Jenkinson,Executive Director,Black Screen OfficeWe woul