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POP Symposium & Women in Music & The Walrus present:
Identifying and Resisting Tokenism
Thursday, September 25 2025
Clubhouse Rialto
1:30pm-2:30pm
FREE
Tokenism, the symbolic and perfunctory effort to weaponize representation of marginalized communities, is something that many artists of colour have had to contend with. This panel explores how tokenism manifests in the music industry, practical strategies for artists to protect themselves, and points of organizing for the music community. Panelists include: James Goddard, Elle Barbara, Mulu Tesfu, and Melissa Vincent.
