7/31/2023 0 Comments Republic records![]() ![]() As with a lot of our history, the original connotation of the term urban was not deemed negative. ![]() We’ve decided, effective immediately, Republic Records will remove “urban” from the label’s verbiage in describing departments, employee titles and music genres.īy way of background, “urban” is rooted in the historical evolution of terms that sought to define Black music. In addition to committing to help the larger cause, we have also decided to make internal changes that will impact not only our staff, but, we hope, the music industry as a whole. SUPPORT: We vow to support our community: our staff, our artists and actions that will contribute to equality and social justice. We will create resources, tools and training for employees, peers and our extended community.ĪCTION: This is a peer leadership initiative that will tackle a multi-faceted collection of different issues that plague our internal and external communities. Value Statement: WE USE OUR VOICES, USE YOURSĮDUCATE: We want to make sure we educate ourselves and everyone around us too. ![]() Mission Statement: Social Responsibility and Sustained Leadership R2AC has created the below mission and value statements and goals that will address social justice issues. The committee is led by a leadership committee that is broken into 5 subcommittees headed by each leadership member.Ĭreative – Led by Damion Presson and Sammie TaylorĮducation and Community Outreach – Led by Steven Carless In order to hold ourselves accountable and implement long term changes, in addition to holding all releases this week, we launched the Republic Records Action Committee (R2AC) led by Steven Carless. “We encourage the rest of the music industry to consider following suit as it is important to shape the future of what we want it to look like,” it concludes, “as to not adhere to the outdated structures of the past.”Īs I am sure you are aware, Republic Records has taken some time this week as a pause to reflect on the ongoing injustices to the Black community in America. ![]()
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