<p>We all know things are crazy here at home, but ever wonder what it's like to be a Black man in China? We chat with Charlotte based artist Ian Wilson (a.k.a. Charlie Markers) to talk about his experience living oversees, his move back stateside and how he uses art as a form of activism in response to the state of our world.</p> <p>Have you donated to the Pull Up Back to School Drive yet? We're still collecting supplies and donations until July 31, to fill 200 book bags for kids &amp; families in the city. Can’t donate supplies in person? Send a little coin via CashApp to <strong>$HelpKidsLearn</strong> 💵 “Pull Up” for education in our community.</p> <p>Follow the TAWKS TRIO!</p> <p>DAKA - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thealleykatway/">@thealleykatway</a></p> <p>BLEU - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_itsjustbleu/">@_itsjustbleu</a></p> <p>SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunflowershakur/">@sunflowershakur</a></p> <p>TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to tawkspod@gmail.com</p>

TAWKS: the Podcast

TAWKS Media

The Wonderful World of Charlie Markers (feat. Ian Wilson)

JUL 17, 202053 MIN
TAWKS: the Podcast

The Wonderful World of Charlie Markers (feat. Ian Wilson)

JUL 17, 202053 MIN

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<p>We all know things are crazy here at home, but ever wonder what it's like to be a Black man in China? We chat with Charlotte based artist Ian Wilson (a.k.a. Charlie Markers) to talk about his experience living oversees, his move back stateside and how he uses art as a form of activism in response to the state of our world.</p> <p>Have you donated to the Pull Up Back to School Drive yet? We're still collecting supplies and donations until July 31, to fill 200 book bags for kids &amp; families in the city. Can’t donate supplies in person? Send a little coin via CashApp to <strong>$HelpKidsLearn</strong> 💵 “Pull Up” for education in our community.</p> <p>Follow the TAWKS TRIO!</p> <p>DAKA - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thealleykatway/">@thealleykatway</a></p> <p>BLEU - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_itsjustbleu/">@_itsjustbleu</a></p> <p>SUNFLOWER SHAKUR - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sunflowershakur/">@sunflowershakur</a></p> <p>TAWK to US!! Send us your questions and comments to [email protected]</p>