Diversity and Inclusion
Our Commitment to
Cultural Equity & Diversity
As an organization dedicated to helping vocal artists, Boston Singers Resource (BSR) strongly supports cultural equity and diversity, which benefits the entire cultural community and enriches our society. BSR’s commitment—and the steps we follow to uphold it—are detailed in our official Statement on Cultural Equity and Diversity.
Our mission is to ensure that all singers, regardless of race, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or background, have equal access to resources, representation, and opportunities for artistic growth.
Recommended Reading
- Appropriating Blackness: Performance and the Politics of Authenticity — E. Patrick Johnson
- Blackness in Opera — Multiple contributors
- Black Opera: History, Power, Engagement — Naomi André
- Black Is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s Time, and Mine — Emily Bernard
- The Voice Book for Trans and Non-Binary People
- The Music of Black Americans: A History — Eileen Southern
- Sinful Tunes and Spirituals: Black Folk Music to the Civil War — Dena J. Polacheck Epstein
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Articles & Learning Resources
Databases of Music
- The Living Composers Directory of Music by Black Composers (MBC)
- 2018 Composers’ Equity Project (PDF)
- Institute of Composer Diversity
- Women Composers Database
Mental Health Resources
Support Lines & Organizations
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
- Samaritans Statewide Helpline: 877-870-4673
- Boston Area Rape Crisis Center: 800-841-8371
- The Network/La Red: A survivor-led social justice organization ending partner abuse in LGBTQ+, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities — 800-832-1901
- Samaritans (24/7 call or text): 877-870-HOPE (4673)
- The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 — Supporting LGBTQ youth
- The Psychotherapist Association for Gender & Sexual Diversity (LGBTQIA Therapy)
- Asian Therapists Directory
- Database of Black Therapists for Black Womxn
- NAMI Resources for Black Americans
Have additional resources you think should be included? Contact Assistant Director of Programming & Advocacy Shannon Rose McAuliffe.
Join Us in Equity & Advocacy
BSR believes that inclusivity strengthens art. Through ongoing education, partnerships, and advocacy, we aim to amplify diverse voices and create a truly equitable community for all vocal artists.