In this interview with Steve Hatchett for Of Color we discussed an event that happened over this past weekend at Native Hostel. Black Art Weekend was a celebration & gallery focused on African American Artists here in Austin, TX. Austin does not have a huge African American population, which makes it even more important for their culture to have a place here, and for their heritage to be celebrated. • Steve & I sat down on Juneteenth to talk about the importance of introducing perspectives different from your own, pushing the boundaries of what may typically be avoided conversationally, and appreciating our differences with respect in our hearts. This is how we all grow. • Although Steve & I grew up differently, Steve being from Chicago & I from a small town outside Austin, we were able to find common ground. That common ground is the place I call home, ATX, & I can tell we are both on a mission to make this city better in our own unique ways. • In this conversation I realized that we show up in the world in a lot of the same ways, & I think we all have the potential to interact this way. Thank you for joining me Steve, & I look forward to playing a part in this important conversation. • Guest: @hatchettsteve Organization: @_ofcoloratx Founders: @gorudi @abcbodyart Creative Director: @tobartakeover • Bringing the conversation of community & culture to Austin, TX. • Own your space. • Please give us a RATING & REVIEW if you enjoyed the episode & be sure to SUBSCRIBE! We are also on YouTube if you would like to see the episode from inside the Van! • Instagram: @eazy.does.it Email: [email protected]

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