As part of the Baltimore Center Stage’s Shared Space Initiative, Crushing Colonialism (CC) joins Native American Lifelines and the Baltimore American Indian Center as partners, making CC one of three Indigenous-led forces contributing to this collaborative effort.

The Shared Space Initiative transforms the Center’s lobby into a vibrant community hub, showcasing the rich diversity of Indigenous art, stories, and activism. Adding to the existing Indigenous Art Gallery, CC’s exhibition marks a significant moment: the one-year anniversary of The Magazine, Crushing Colonialism’s quarterly publication amplifying Indigenous voices worldwide.

The exhibition, set to launch on January 10th (from 5 pm to 8 pm, with a gallery talk at 6 pm) and remain on display indefinitely, will feature three impactful pieces:

“El Beso” – The cover image from The Magazine’s June issue, a striking piece by Laura Martínez.

“My Sisters Are Warriors” – A photo taken at a Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirits (MMIWG2) memorial and rally held in Baltimore on May 5, 2023 in honor of two Indigenous community members from Baltimore who were murdered, Tiffany Jones and Yasmine Wilson. The rally was held at the exact place that the 20-year-old Wilson lost her life. My Sisters are Warriors was the cover photo for Crushing Colonialism’s inaugural edition of The Magazine/La Revista, printed December 6, 2023.

Crushing Colonialism’s The Magazine/La Revista, March 2024 edition – Cover photo by Abubacar Fofana, February 24, 2024. An Indigenous boy pushes a rusty wheelbarrow down the beach, in Kartong, Gambia to help collect the catch of the day off of the fishing boats. Photo credit: Abubacar Fofana.

Each piece will be framed and accompanied by bilingual (English and Spanish) descriptions, offering insights into the art, reporting, and CC’s mission. Limited free copies of The Magazine, as well as stickers and postcards are available for visitors.

This exhibition is a direct response to narratives that erase Indigenous existence. By showcasing Indigenous intellect, ingenuity, creativity, and ongoing struggles, CC asserts the powerful message: We are still here and we aren’t leaving. Despite centuries of genocide and oppression, Indigenous peoples continue to thrive, create, and share their experiences with the world.

Crushing Colonialism is a 501(c3) non-profit organization in the so-called US whose mission is to uplift and tell the stories of Indigenous people through media and traditional storytelling. We produce international reporting and organizing to inform and empower marginalized community members, create professional opportunities, and advocate for the just funding and employment of Native artists, media workers and storytellers. In doing this we control our narratives in order to crush colonialism.

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