If I Ruled The World, published by Press Press with support from BmoreArt, takes inspiration from the Nas classic, "If I Ruled The World" (It Was Written, 1996), to facilitate artistic collaborations and conversations between a range of Baltimore-based creatives and activists. In their responses, contributors present their most positive visions of the world, thoughtfully analyzing and investigating the nuances within the struggle for equity in Baltimore and the active role of artists within the pursuit for social change. This project came out of conversations happening throughout the Uprising of 2015 and ultimately took the form of a conference as part of the Publications & Multiples Fair at the Baltimore Design School, a printed publication, and a digital publication. It is published by Press Press, a publishing initiative that aims to shift and deepen the understanding of voices, identities, and narratives that have been suppressed or misrepresented by the mainstream.
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