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Written by: Jade Dixon, DCMS TEAM Date: July 2, 2020 At DC Music Summit (DCMS), our main goal is to empower and encourage local creatives to successfully navigate creative entrepreneurship. During this difficult time of COVID-19, we want to continue to uplift the spirits of our DC creatives. As our call to action, DCMS is creating options to engage with the community, promote their work, and generate inspiration, while echoing the importance of social distancing. We plan to execute the #CreatingInCOVID campaign starting July 9. Over the next three months, DCMS will be interviewing DMV-based artists and allow them to take over our Instagram profile (@dcmusicsummit) to share their day-to-day productive routine during quarantine and how they manage to stay motivated and consistent with their craft during these hard times. Below are the schedule of artists who will be participating in the campaign and takeover:
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Written by: DC Music Summit Team Date : June 11, 2020 We’re living through history. An unprecedented health emergency, a tidal wave of civil unrest to eradicate systemic racism, economic and industrial uncertainty, and overall uncomfortable challenges to life as we knew it—but this is also a time for defining growth, unity, and momentum for change. Without live concerts, sporting events, nightlife, and other activities, we may finally have our time to reflect, plan, strategize, and execute widespread revolution. When Dior founded the DC Music Summit (DCMS), she envisioned an organization that would provide local creatives a safe space to bring their passions to light. She rooted in values of diversity, community, and service to ensure that all voices, especially people of color and women, were represented. As a Black woman, she understands the urgency to invest in a better future for creatives like her. Her leadership, and our diverse team at DCMS, are a testament to these values and work. As DCMS supports the creative community in working on their crafts and building their brands, we remain committed to uplifting undeserved communities around us. We’re committed to promoting positive change. We firmly believe it's imperative to stand up to racism, discrimination, and injustice not only within the music industry, but across all oppressive systems around the world. "It’s time for real change. As we have accepted precautions during the global pandemic as a shift in the way we may have to now create, live, and thrive. We also have to accept the shift happening in this time of crisis. America has to represent and include all races, colors, and creeds, it's Constitution has to be for all races, colors, and creeds. America must stand by its proclamation. Black Lives Matter!” Dior Ashley Brown, DCMS Founder There is no room for racism and hate in the music industry, this country, the world. As artist citizens, this is the time to utilize our talents and break down barriers as a way to demand justice. We ask tough questions and make powerful statements through our art as a way to become a part of the solution. We believe that music fuels movements. Music talks when one feels stifled. Music drives passionate action. Music helps elevate mindsets. Music heals the body and soul! Please comment and share how your work is helping embody these values, share any educational opportunities, post organizations in the industry that are part of the solution, or how you’re feeling and adapting during this difficult time. Let's continue to encourage each other to keep our hearts open and our minds vigilant!  |
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