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'Americans For The Arts' Promises More Racial And Cultural Equity

The arts advocacy group Americans for the Arts responded to criticism that it's been a roadblock to inclusion by agreeing its efforts "have not been enough."
Robert Lynch, President and CEO of Americans for The Arts, speaks during ARTSSPEAK Policy Forum 2016 at The Philadelphia Art Museum during The Democratic National Convention

The largest and most influential arts advocacy and service organization in the country has responded to sharp criticism over its lack of diversity and commitment to help arts groups lead by and for people of color. (which is also one of NPR's financial supporters) conceded that the steps they've taken towards "racial

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