Jalen Mims & Does Academia Support BIPOC Musicians?

Hello Everyone!

This episode features a senior clarinet performance major, Jalen Mims as she reflects on her path from high school to her senior year of college as she prepares for grad school. We question if colleges support BIPOC musicians and share ideas on how they can improve. Jalen leaves the interview sharing what she hopes to achieve in graduate school. 

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My name is Erika Gates and it all started when I was trying to find illustrations of BIPOC musicians for my music classroom. With no luck finding them, I created the illustrations myself! I soon came to realize that I can contribute more which has led me to launch this podcast! Because more needs to be done, more stories need to be told, heard, and discovered. Starting this podcast is my contribution in showcasing the beauty in diversifying the arts by hearing the stories of today's BIPOC musicians. 

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Music: Jokes Aside (Epidemic Sound)