Weekly Roundup June 13
The past year has been a wildly illuminating and revolutionary twelve months to live through. At Making Space, we prioritize music education and the right for students to have access to a quality and meaningful learning experience in the arts, but we understand that social, cultural, and racial justice are obstacles on the journey to creating a more equitable society that supports the mission of organization like Making Space in Music. These Weekly Roundup posts are designed to help make us more aware of these issues so we can combat them intentionally, strategically; and with facts, science, and a deep understanding of the world. 
On Pride Month and the Battle of the Rainbow Logo
A lot of LGBTQ+ people have opinions about the best way to get a foothold in an ever-evasive equality, whether that’s through organized marches, challenging restrictive legislation, or an abundance of rainbowed merch. Merch can be divisive and tends to rankle people.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra makes history with newly appointed Executive Director
On Thursday, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra named the 37-year-old Anwar Nasir, currently an administrator at the Omaha Symphony, as its new executive director, effective July 19.
When Interracial Marriage Finally Became Legal In The U.S.
Each year on June 12th, "Loving Day" celebrates the historic ruling in Loving v. Virginia, which declared unconstitutional a Virginia law prohibiting mixed-race marriage — and legalized interracial marriage in every state.
Family of Alton Sterling accepts $4.5 million settlement from Baton Rouge in fatal police shooting
The family of a Black man who was fatally shot by police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, announced Friday it has settled a lawsuit against the city for $4.5 million.