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Marc Martinez's avatar

Interesting conversation about 'blind auditions', and particularly the introduction of 'blind auditions' as a way to overcome sexism in selection of musicians. But antiracist's do not want equal opportunity. They have specifically defined colorblind racism as providing equal opportunity, which does not provide 'equity outcomes'. They believe that non-whites are owed preference in selection which equal opportunity does not provide. This unequal opportunity does not need to be fair because it is justified by white privilege. I would think that they would assess the evaluation of skill and talent in playing classical music as racist in itself, given the source of the music. In fact, I would expect a demand for orchestras to train non-white musicians, that might, at most, compete with each other to fill vacancies.

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Karen Krowzack's avatar

I don't pay much attention to endorsements for major candidates, but I have relied on it in voting for judges or other minor candidates, so I will miss that. I have no idea what judges to retain!

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