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Arts orgs & artists discuss equity & inclusion. How can we work together to offer support and resources to create a stronger art ecosystem that benefits all? @CityofBerkeley

Beyond Broadway, the Show Does Go On - “We’d rather go down creating good theater than die the slow death behind our desks,” said Bryan Fonseca, the producing director of Fonseca Theater Company in Indianapolis. nytimes.com/2020/07/04/the…

La Peña is turning 45 years old and we are doubling-down on our mission. With your support we will be launching Free Online Classes, Social Justice Dialogues and Artist Sponsorships! We are asking for your support… instagram.com/p/CCCirhLBYpc/…

Happy Pride!!! Check out these 17 must-read books on LGBTQ+ history: soo.nr/e0qQ #pride2020 #sfpride #ashbystage #shotgunplayers

ARTS EDUCATION IS A STUDENT RIGHT “California's Education code promises visual art, music, dance, theater and media arts classes to each K-12 student, but only 12% of our schools are in compliance with that mandate.” Thank you @create_ca!

We must raise our voices and act to address racism and implicit bias, as CA State Superintendent Tony Thurmond says. To provide a full arts education, we must make sure to always be relevant to the lives of Black students and speak out against inequity. #CreateRacialJustice

Support the African Advocacy Network (AAN), a San Francisco-based nonprofit founded in 2009 to serve the growing Diaspora of African and Afro-Caribbean immigrants. Learn more at soo.nr/f4an #blacklivesmatter #africanadvocacynetwork #shotgunplayers #theclaim

You didn't think the quarantine would stop #BAMPFA from hosting our Monthly Family Days, did you? (Virtually, that is.) 🤓 Be sure to tune into BAMPFA's website this Sat for all kinds of family fun. Learn more here: bampfa.org/program/family… #MuseumFromHome

#investinarts this is what we must continue to fight so hard to keep: public investment in the arts. take 5 min. & send a note to your electeds & Share how valuable & necessary this funding is to your community. votervoice.net/CAARTS/Home #artscreateimpact #artistsR2ndResponders

🤒 Feel sick? Get tested! 👷🏽‍♂️ Work outside the home? Get tested! 🙋🏾‍♀️ Been to a large group gathering recently? Get tested! Anyone can now get tested for #COVID19 for free in Berkeley, regardless of whether you have symptoms. cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/P…

Dancing Bodies That Proclaim: Black Lives Matter nytimes.com/2020/06/09/art…

Leading Foundations Pledge to Give More, Hoping to Upend Philanthropy - a glimpse of economic #hope for #nonprofits nytimes.com/2020/06/10/bus…

A new Health Order issued today and effective Monday June 8 means that everyone in Berkeley will be able to: - socialize outdoors in stable groups of 12 involving other households - send their kids to childcare - (and more) cityofberkeley.info/City_Manager/P…

From BCT's Chair of Equity & Inclusion Committee

5 Ways to Show Up for Racial Justice Today kqed.org/arts/13881199/…

Here are ways to contribute to the fight for racial justice during shelter in place: ✊🏿 Support on-the-ground activists ✊🏾 Help when it’s not an emergency ✊🏽 Educate yourself ✊🏼 Call lawmakers and vote ✊🏻 Talk to your community ow.ly/A0ZP50zU7kR

💥 NEW EPISODE 💥 Take a trip to San Francisco's La Misión to hear the women of La Mezcla make music with their feet through Latinx tap rhythms and traditional zapateado in #IfCitiesCouldDance 👞 WATCH ➡️ bit.ly/ICCDxSF

Bay Area fam, we highly recommend following @APTPaction for information on upcoming protests, how to stay safe and more! Be careful and stay informed! Thank you to everyone that has participated to bring… instagram.com/p/CA3tSJaBKl6/…

This Wednesday's BCT Meeting (5/20) focuses on keeping #equity at the center of our work during #COVID__19 featuring guest speakers Stephani McKee & Indi McCasey

@BAMPFA we're looking forward to that happy day too!

East Bay and Oakland artists, teaching artists, culture bearers and nonprofit arts workers urgently need support. We’re proud to join with a group of Bay Area funders to provide a vital safety net. krfoundation.org/east-bay-oakla…