Carlos Jaramillo, Marcus Correa, and Thomas Lopez book signing for Tokala

Tokala is a photo series highlighing the intersectionality of climate and social justice by centering on youth organizers and the stories of the communities they are fighting for. The series name is derived from the Lakota word Tokala; honoring an elite warrior society recognized for their skill, bravery and leadership from a young age.

Featuring thirteen activists from eleven locations across the United States, the series reflects the varied climates and lifestyles in each region while illuminating the connecting thread of injustice. Tokala, photographed by Carlos Jaramillo and styled by Marcus Correa, offers an educational platform for a wider audience to visually understand the many faces of climate justice through stylized portraits complimented by fine art documentary imagery. The goal of Tokala is two- fold: to spread awareness of climate realities and to shift the narrative being presented to the general public. Though the causes are complex, the reality is consistent: QBIPOC communities are disproportionately affected by climate change and have always been at the forefront of the fight against it.

Afterword by Quannah Chasinghorse.

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