EP 15: LaRonda Davis on the History and Mission of the Black Rock Coalition

"If you're seeing only one side of 'Blackness,' and you think that is diversity, you're missing the point."In this episode of the MFM Speaks Out, Dawoud Kringle interviews LaRonda Davis, National President of the Black Rock Coalition (BRC), co-founder and CCO of Flaming Yoni Productions, and Group Creative Director of Publicis. The topics discussed include the history of the BRC, it's mission and accomplishments, their unique approach to music activism and their relationship with organizations such as MFM, AFM, Local 802, combating racism in the music industry, surviving the COVID-19 pandemic, and looking toward the future. Visit LaRonda Davis and the BRC at http://blackrockcoalition.org/The following music featured in this episode areOpening track: "Cult of Personality" by Living ColourMiddle track: "I Know Who I Am" by Nona HendryxEnding track: "Grandma Dynamite" by 24/7 Spyz CreditsProducer and host:  Sohrab Saadat Ladjevardi aka SoSaLaPublisher: Musicians For Musicians (MFM), Inc.Technical support: Adam Reifsteck (MFM Board)https://musiciansformusicians.org