The Black Legacy Project uses music to advance racial solidarity, equity and belonging

October 5th, 2023

From left to right: The Black Legacy Project co-directors Todd Mack and Trey Carlisle. The directors joined “Closer Look” discuss how the project is using music to advance racial solidarity, equity and belonging. (LaShawn Hudson/WABE)

A national music tour is bringing people together with a focus on healing racial and political divides.

It’s called The Black Legacy Project, also known as The Black LP. It was founded and produced by the Atlanta nonprofit Music in Common.

The Black LP uses music to spotlight the Black American experience and issues such as police violence, gun violence and racism in order to spark community conversations that produce long-term solutions.

“The intent of the Black Legacy Project is to be a musical celebration of Black history to advance racial solidarity, equity and belonging,” said Trey Carlisle, who serves as the co-director of The Black Legacy Project.

On Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Carlisle and co-director Todd Mack talked with show host Rose Scott about how a diverse group of local musicians across the country are using a variety of music to spark change. The guests also talked about their tour stop at City Winery at Ponce City Market and their upcoming docuseries.