UMG’S TASK FORCE FOR MEANINGFUL CHANGE
UMG’S TASK FORCE FOR MEANINGFUL CHANGE
A driving force for equality and social justice, the Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC) works to amplify and expand UMG’s current programs, devise new initiatives and support marginalized communities in the ongoing fight for equality, justice and inclusion. Our work is divided into six areas, including:
- Aid/Charitable Giving
In alignment with our founding and annual super priorities, we support initiatives and organizations that increase the quality of life for Black and other marginalized communities across our industry and around the globe. Our grantmaking strategy is rooted in Trust-Based Philanthropy, which addresses the systemic racism and power imbalances inherent to the philanthropic sector and society at large.
- Global
Acknowledging that racism, intolerance and bias know no borders, we use a global justice framework to create platforms, networks and opportunities that leverage UMG’s global presence to advance equity and inclusion efforts within and outside of the music industry. We center and celebrate the diversity of culture, ethnicity and nationality in our efforts to understand and cultivate pathways that empower communities across the globe.
- Internal/Institutional Change
This committee works with Universal Music Group’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging team to examine UMG’s workforce policies and procedures and work environment. This includes identifying areas to improve access, recruitment, advancement and retention of a diverse workforce at all levels within the company but with a focus on leadership positions and other senior-level roles.
- Legislative/Public Policy
With a focus on social justice legislation and criminal justice reform, we pursue constructive social change by supporting public policies on the Federal, state and local levels that challenge laws or regulations grounded in bias and systemic discrimination as well as voter education, registration and participation.
- Partners
UMG has partnerships with some of the most impactful and dynamic partners in the industry. We listen and work alongside our partners in their focused efforts to initiate, support or extend change in their communities by building both educational and creative programming that widens our collective understanding of social justice, celebrates Black artists and creators, fosters professional growth for our music executives and addresses opportunity gaps in our industry and communities around the world.
- Programming/Curation
Just as music connects people around the world, our goal is to promote dialogue and understanding through speaker fora, counseling, and educational and creative programming focused on the themes of tolerance, equality and inclusion – especially around the intersection of Black Music, art, lifestyle, fashion, technology and creators, as well as celebrating Black artists and creators, and conducting thoughtful discussions on current events.
We will continue to expand upon UMG HR’s Diversity & Inclusion programming, including their Belonging Table town hall series about diversity and inclusion and other series bringing outside experts to address relevant topics, ranging from economic empowerment and business development, mental health and voting.