By Jahaura Michelle
The Black Music Action Coalition has teamed with the Commercial Music Initiative at Tennessee State University, Music Makes Us and the Recording Industry Association of America for the third consecutive year to launch the Maymester Music Business Accelerator. This initiative aims to equip students with the essential resources and skills to succeed in the music industry.
According to a news release, this year’s accelerator, led by Grammy-winning Professor Larry Jenkins Jr., will feature notable guest artists and speakers such as Kaliii, Tariq Cherif, Sierra Lever, Mark Cheatham, Karen Civil, Lauren D. Williams, Swaggy Sie, J1 and additional speakers yet to be announced.