As tariffs hit musical instruments, audio interfaces, mics, and MIDI controllers made in China, Black indie musicians may pay the price of protectionism.
Art collectors are adjusting their investment strategies downwards because of the unpredictable and ongoing economic changes. 2023 saw them slash their investment portfolios to 19% from 24% in 2022. This takes a toll on the already declining Black artists’ representation in global auction sales which currently stands at at 1.9% from 2008 to mid-2022.
Black individuals consistently account for the share of America’s sneaker sales each year. However, Black retailers hardly profit from the industry’s increasing valuation that pulled in $88.9 billion in 2023, as a result of being boxed out of the sneaker market by traditional establishments.
