I work pretty much exclusively in male-dominant fields, and while I can’t say I’ve seen “it all,” I follow in the footsteps of and learn from a group of those who collectively undoubtedly have. I was also sexually assaulted at a very young age, and as that subject matter has
Read More[CW: sexual harassment] Hey, men friends? Y’all who believe in equality and want to be on the right side of things? I need you to listen to this one. Bear witness. Brass players, this would be good for y’all to read intentionally, too. I’ve spent the last couple days trying
Read MoreAs I’ve mentioned before, I can’t seek justice for my first sexual assault. That’s sort of a relief.
Read MoreUntouchable took me a month and a half to write, but I spent four years trying to articulate its content. As (the blessedly many of) y’all who read it probably saw, I referenced fifteen other pieces I’ve put out since early 2017. This morning, I piled all sixteen posts into
Read MoreWhen I was an undergrad running with the jazz boys, no one wanted to sleep with me. …Yeah, I didn’t know how to start this one, either. For all my work addressing sexual assault, I actually don’t spend all that much time dealing with sex. (I tend to leave that
Read More“It’s not an excuse,” but somehow we’re still using it as one. Let’s talk about why.
Read MoreBelow are a few of the resources I highly recommend for folks looking to fight the good fight. (By ‘a few,’ I mean over 70.)
Read MoreIf you’re reading this, you asked me for resources at an inopportune or inappropriate time. In the future, do your own work. But here’s your damn list.
Read MoreDear Mark, Is it okay if I call you Mark? I’ve heard you’ve made appearances at my alma mater, CalArts, and everyone there is on a first-name basis, so I’m going to call you Mark. I read your article this morning about Plácido Domingo stepping down from the LA Opera,
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