Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone is the founder of DAWA, a grassroots organization that stands for Diversity And Wellness in Action. A movement, Mahone says, is focused on supporting and highlighting creative artists of color.
PUBLISHED 3:13 PM CDT Aug. 03, 2022AUSTIN, Texas — Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone is the founder of DAWA, a grassroots organization that stands for Diversity And Wellness in Action. A movement, Mahone says, is focused on supporting and highlighting creative artists of color in the Capital City.“The reason we want to do this is because of the obstacles I’ve faced as a creative, so everything that I felt that should be here is here and if it’s not, we’re going to bring it here,” said Mahone.
“Anyone who lives in the city who’s like me, who’s creative and has drive this [studio] is going to take them faster and quicker than they can even imagine,” explained Mahone.
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