Educating and reimagining a mountain community

Our mission is to implement a grassroots structure and take action within the Gunnison Valley to promote inclusion and equity through existing systems, community traditions, entertainment, and outdoor spaces for people of color.

Elevated black voices

We seek to thrive in a world that does not see us or value us. We march, speak, and sing to live and thrive in a world that is killing us. We aspire to elevate and thrive alongside our allies and adversaries as equals on even ground.

Melanated outdoor spaces

Historically and presently, mountain towns and outdoor spaces have been predominantly white and unwelcoming. We will continuously push for presence and representation in these spaces.

An equitable community

We are making efforts to help our community acknowledge diversity, adversity, and the oppression faced by people of color. We aim to peacefully and formally protest inequality in our world and educate our valley and community. We want to open up our friends and families to new dialogues and narratives that they may not have had access to or understanding of, and bring forth a cultural awakening of joy and enlightenment.

  • "It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains."

    Assata Shakur

  • “Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy. Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.”

    Thurgood Marshall

  • “If you believe in a cause, be willing to stand up for that cause with a million people or by yourself.”

    Otis Samuel Johnson

  • "When we're talking about diversity, it's not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us."

    Ava DuVernay

Upcoming events

2024 Juneteenth Festivities

Crested Butte, CO
June 18 - June 23, 2024

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