Racial Equity In Chicago Arts Funding On The Rise, But The Future Is Uncertain

18/07/2024 12 min
Racial Equity In Chicago Arts Funding On The Rise, But The Future Is Uncertain

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Episode Synopsis

Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) arts organizations have seen their funding from major donors nearly double over the past three years. Yet, the authors of a new report worry that this boost is temporary.

Reset hears from a leader in anti-racist advocacy to learn why funding for BIPOC arts has been fluctuating, and what steps advocates may need to take to continue advancing racial equity in the arts.

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