Regarding “2020 Compels Art Museums to Answer: Are We Racist?” by Carolina A. Miranda [Oct. 25]: Sadly, the white privilege that is inherent in art museums runs deep. AdvertisementDennis ReedGlendale::The community most underserved by art museums in Southern California is Salvadoran Americans. Though they number about 400,000 in the Los Angeles area, and have a complex and sophisticated art culture, local art museums appear to have blacklisted that culture. However, their preference should not cloud a music review. David TulanianLas VegasAdvertisementLet the music playRegarding “Racist Songs Face the Music” [Oct. 22]: How dare the Ledbetters censor our treasure chest of American music?

Source: Los Angeles Times November 01, 2020 16:07 UTC