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Racism

A Guy Walks Into a Room.

April 29, 2025 by Alan Harrison Leave a Comment

Privilege, in a nutshell, from a liberal, non-Christian, ostensibly White guy. This is not a sermon, nor is it a definitive proclamation. I am not an expert on race relations, ethnic bias, or anything even remotely academic that might even come close to qualifying me as the “go-to” on the subject of privilege. I’m just a guy who writes commentary, mostly about the … [Read more...] about A Guy Walks Into a Room.

The [Insert Letter Here] Word and the Arts

April 18, 2023 by Alan Harrison Leave a Comment

DEI is not a contest between. It’s a contest for. The C word (no, not that one — the 5-letter one that’s not just for Chinese people anymore). The E word (if you want to get abandoned in a snowdrift in Yellowknife, just use this slur). The F word (no, not that one — the 6-letter one). The G word (not just for Koreans anymore). The I word (unless the … [Read more...] about The [Insert Letter Here] Word and the Arts

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In early 2024, we laid out the problem and gave you a path. The result: SCENE CHANGE: WHY TODAY'S NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS HAVE TO STOP PRODUCING ART AND START PRODUCING IMPACT. In late 2024, we gave you discussion prompts and rules to help you figure out the answers on your own. The result: … [MORE] about About Scene Change

About Alan Harrison

Alan Harrison is a writer, father, performer, consultant, recovering artist, and the author of the industry best-seller "Scene Change: Why Today's Nonprofit Arts Organizations Have to Stop Producing Art and Start Producing Impact, “Scene Change 2: The Five REAL Responsibilities of Nonprofit Arts … [MORE] about About Alan Harrison

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