#BlackTikTokStrike, Ballet Departures, and Game-Changing Gifts

<p>A transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-70</p><p><strong>Links referenced in/relevant to episode 70:</strong></p><p>-The Dance Edit Extra information and sign-up: https://mailchi.mp/dancemedia.com/the-dance-edit-extra<br>-New York Times coverage of the Black TikTok creator strike: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/25/style/black-tiktok-strike.html<br>-NBC News piece on the strike's effectiveness: https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/give-credit-where-it-s-due-tiktoker-speaks-out-about-n1272287<br>-OBT ArtsWatch story on Kevin Irving's departure from Oregon Ballet Theatre: https://www.orartswatch.org/obt-and-kevin-irving-part-ways/<br>-Datebook's piece on Kelly Tweeddale's departure from San Francisco Ballet: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/dance/kelly-tweeddale-steps-down-from-top-spot-at-san-francisco-ballet<br>-New York Times feature on MacKenzie Scott's gifts to Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Dance Theatre of Harlem, Ballet Hispánico, and Urban Bush Women: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/27/arts/dance/mackenzie-scott-dance.html<br>-New York Amsterdam News piece on how the Scott grant will transform DTH: http://amsterdamnews.com/news/2021/jun/24/dance-theatre-harlem-receives-10m-gift<br>-New York Daily News story on how Ailey will use the funds: https://www.nydailynews.com/snyde/ny-alvin-ailey-american-dance-theater-plans-20-million-mackenzie-scott-20210623-zaq4xbu3svhfzeoo5oay2eante-story.html</p>