Apology for use of racially derogative term in background music at Whipped 2010
Dear Community,
In the February 2010 Mangos With Chili production of Whipped, a film was screened that featured a song used as background music that contained the n word.
As curator for the production, I take accountability and apologize for selecting a work that had within it a racially derogative term. During the screening process, I did not catch this word when it occurred in the song. I apologize for this oversight, and that this oversight caused audience members to feel the range of feelings they experienced in reaction to use of the n word, including trauma, anger, shock and more.
I have learned from this experience to encourage artists to carefully examine the lyrics to songs they select for their pieces. Likewise, I have learned that we must more carefully screen our pieces for content. I accept responsibility for what happened at the shows. I hope that you will continue to support our shows, growth and process.
Cherry Galette
MWC Co-Director
