We haven’t forgotten.
There may be massive and destructive changes currently happening across our country, but we will not allow the tall, blatantly racist statue at the Toh-Atin Gallery in Durango to become normalized in our community. If we cannot welcome all in and to our beautiful hometown, how can we expect to make a significant and lasting difference anywhere else?
I truly love Southwest Colorado, and especially Durango, but my heart hurts every time I pass by this damaging and degrading monument.
What can we do to support a Durango that welcomes all? How can we effect this change on a personal level, as all actions ripple outward?
Even if this dishonorable and greed-based statue continues to stand, I refuse to accept it as a part of our culture. I will not be a part of a community that condones racism. My Durango is beautiful, welcoming and expansive.
What does our town mean to you?
Leaf Kizior
Durango
