"How can we 'lay down the heavy burdens of hate' if we don’t actively engage in conversations and work that eradicate systemic racism? How can we fight it if we don’t even want to address or acknowledge it?" In this vulnerable op ed, Deborah Pryor-Bayard honors the deaths of Civil Rights heroes, Rev. C. T. Vivian and the Honorable John R. Lewis, exploring their legacy, and American's responsibility to continue the fight for equality.

"When the Coronavirus pandemic hit, our venues were among the first to close and will absolutely be the last to reopen." In this thoughtful op ed, Scott Hammontree, Managing Partner, The Intersection explores how independent music venues are working to save their industry with the Restart Act and the Save Our Stages Act.