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June 22, 2023
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Shekhinah B. is an artist, entertainer and advocate, and the challenges many musicians face are why she started the Women's Coalition for Empowerment. The community-based organization helps artists of color navigate the expensive and often exclusive space, making it harder for them to break into the industry.
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"It's super tough," she said. "It's, yeah, no business like it. … A lot of times, they're not being paid. Unfortunately, the disparities exist."
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Shekhinah B.'s Women's Coalition for Empowerment helps artists of color navigate the expensive and often exclusive space, making it harder for them to break into the industry.
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