JGEI Resources

Women in Jazz Organization (WIJO) 
Provides resources and mentorship for women and non-binary individuals in jazz. 
http://wearewijo.org/ 

We Have Voice Collective  
Provides resources on harassment, abuse, consent, mental health and allyship as well as a code of conduct to promote safer workplaces in the performing arts. 
https://too-many.org/ 

Guide to Allyship 
Defines what an ally is and why they are necessary as well as resources on how to become a more effective ally.  
http://www.guidetoallyship.com/ 

Women in Music  
Provides statistics on women in the music industry, mentorship opportunities and resources to advance awareness and empowerment.  
https://www.womeninmusic.org/ 

The Jazz Education Network on Widening Inclusion and Visibility of Women in Jazz  
http://jazzednet.org/resources/widening_inclusion/ 

Women in Jazz Town Hall (Jazz Congress 2020) 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLqhIRO8y9HlBS8EAC16sKCfpWB2A6GlK6&v=_GWu7_-J4wE

An Open Letter by Vibraphonist Sasha Berliner 
https://www.sashaberlinermusic.com/political-and-social-commentary-1/2017/9/21/an-open-letter-to-ethan-iverson-and-the-rest-of-jazz-patriarchy 

Microaggressions in the Classroom 
Directed by Carla LynDale Carter and Produced by Dr. Yolanda Flores Niemann. Defines different types of microaggressions and includes interviews with UNT teachers and students on the topic.  

Resources Available at UNT

Division of Institutional Equity and Diversity 
https://edo.unt.edu/equal-opportunity 

Student Resources for Sexual Assault and Misconduct 
https://edo.unt.edu/sites/default/files/student_resources_for_sexual_misconduct.pdf 

Student Mental Health Resources 
https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/speak-out/mental-health-resources 

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