Our Culture is Our Freedom: Decolonizing the Arts for Collective Liberation



Training overview

This session explores the role of decolonial frameworks in reshaping arts and culture spaces. Drawing from her work with Instituto Cimarrón and the Afro-Latinx Song & Opera Project, Dr. Inirio outlines how cultural expression advances social justice and how organizations can move beyond performative diversity toward structural change.

 

Key takeaways

Understanding decolonial principles in the arts

Actionable steps to create equitable arts spaces

The power of culture as a tool for liberation and advocacy