Wilco's Jeff Tweedy Commits 5% of Songwriting Shares to Racial Justice Orgs, Urges PROs to Develop 'Reparations Initiative'

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has set out a plan for reparations to be made within the music industry.It comes after Tweedy last month announced that he would be donating 5% of his songwriting royalties to Black Lives Matter moving forwards.“The modern music industry is built almost entirely on Black art.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorThe Recording Academy and Color of Change, the largest online racial justice organization in the U.S., have announced a partnership to “promote positive social change within the music industry.” The Academy announced to members last month that it has made a $1 million donation to Color of Change.According to the announcement, the organizations will “work together to identify key opportunities to drive and influence change in the music industry, and will be dedicated

Black Lives Matter.  Since 2016, Kaepernick has gone from a star quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers to a free agent and a polarizing but heroic figure wholly committed to social justice, even if it means risking his NFL dreams. Existing between the worlds of activism and athleticism has never been an easy feat for Black athletes, but the history of defying the status quo is nothing new.

NEW YORK -- Back in March, filmmakers Gerard Bush and Christopher Renz gathered their artist friends and a few journalists at Manhattan’s members-only social club, Soho House, for a screening of their first feature-length project, “Antebellum.” They wanted a constructively critical reaction ahead of the planned spring release of the film — a psychological thriller about a Black woman who finds herself trapped in a pre-abolition past.

Actress Kerry Washington and Black Lives Matter co-founder Opal Tometi joined together to discuss the issue of systemic racism during “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future — The Concert“.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerUnited Talent Agency (UTA) has pledged $1 million to social justice causes.

Peter White Television Editor“Comedy 100% changes things,” says Kenya Barris, the creator and star of Netflix’s #blackAF.

coronavirus pandemic and the continued fight against systemic racism and discrimination, Newell admits it was hard in the beginning to find the energy to march on. «At first it was really hard to wake up in the morning — and I would wake up in a terrible mood.

Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, all of whom were killed by police. Rapinoe and Bird urged their fellow white athletes to “don't just listen.

Terry Flores Northern California-based indie toon houses Baobab Studios, Kuku Studios and Tonko House have joined forces to form the Bay Area Animation Alliance to build a community of industry professionals in the area and foster creativity.One of the group’s first events was to hold an auction of original work by artists from each of the studios to benefit the Equal Justice Initiative — founded by lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson — whose goal it is to end mass incarceration and excessive

On June 17, CAA held a Town Hall event under its Amplify banner that saw agency brass, talent, activists and organizers discussing actionable steps that can be taken to create more equitable industries. Started in 2017, the Amplify Conferences are meant to bring together leaders from across entertainment, media, sports and tech for a series of panels and conversations to discuss the equity in Hollywood and beyond, with the overwhelming majority of attendees being people of color.

Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy has released a statement pledging five per cent of his songwriting revenue to organisations working towards racial justice, urging others to follow.Tweedy put forward the plan to address historical and ongoing injustices against black artists on Facebook.“The modern music industry is built almost entirely on Black art.

Humble Bundle has launched the Humble Fight For Racial Justice Bundle which packs in over USD$1,200 worth of games, books and comics.The bundle is dedicated to the ongoing Black Lives Matter movement, with 100% of all proceeds are going to the organisations fighting for racial justice, including the NAACP Legal Defence Fund, Race Forward and The Bail Project.“In the wake of the killing of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and tragically many more in the Black community, we’ve teamed

HBO Max is letting go of Gone With the Wind.

As the world steps up to combat racial inequality, numerous brands are also stepping up to do their part. Companies across beauty, fashion, entertainment and more are pledging donations to organizations and non-profits that support the black community, with some going even further to address the inequalities in their own workplaces and take steps toward making a meaningful difference.

Jennifer Aniston has donated $1 million to multiple racial justice charities as the Black Lives Matter movement continues. She joins celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Blake Lively, and many others who are financially supporting protesters and organizations fighting to dismantle systemic racism.

 Jennifer Aniston  has put her money where her mouth is. The megastar donated a whopping one million dollars to Color of Change, a nonprofit dedicated to civil rights advocacy, according to The Mirror.

Lopez and Rodriguez were among the celebrities who took part in a march on Sunday, demanding racial justice following the death of George Floyd.The celebrity couple protested holding homemade signs. JLo carried one that read, 'Black Lives Matter', while Rodriguez's sign stated: 'Let's get loud for Black Lives Matter', reports dailymail.co.uk.At the protest, Lopez was seen in a hoodie and leggings paired with white trainers.

Jennifer Aniston is backing up her commitment to the fight against racial injustice with a sizable donation. The “Morning Show” actress — who has been very open in her support with the recent protests against police brutality and racial injustice — is using her money to help the cause.