This hour, we talk to Black creators who are making their marks in the arts. Andre Rochester is a fine artist based in greater Hartford. He discusses self-expression and social consciousness in art. We'll hear from Andre's mentor, Stanwyck Cromwell about how he and Andre have both taught each other. And Busayo Olupona, who spoke with us amidst the bustle of New York Fashion Week, explains her journey from being an attorney to starting Busayo, her own fashion company. She also tells us about reconnecting with her Nigerian roots.

GUESTS:


Andre Rochester: fine artist, curator, and arts advocate in greater Hartford.


Stanwyck Cromwell: visual artist based in Bloomfield and Andre Rochester's mentor


Busayo Olupona: creative director and founder of Busayo, an apparel and accessories company that uses hand dyed Nigerian prints and textiles

Andre Rochester was a featured artist on Connecticut Public's series Where ART Thou? in 2023, see some of his artwork and listen to his conversation with host Ray Hardman here: https://cptv.org/programs/where-art-thou-east-hartford-wethersfield/

Special thanks to our interns Scout Raimondo and Sajina Shrestha.

This hour, we talk to Black creators who are making their marks in the arts. <a href="https://www.andrerochester.com/">Andre Rochester</a> is a fine artist based in greater Hartford. He discusses self-expression and social consciousness in art. We'll hear from Andre's mentor, <a href="https://www.stancromwell.com/">Stanwyck Cromwell</a> about how he and Andre have both taught each other. And Busayo Olupona, who spoke with us amidst the bustle of New York Fashion Week, explains her journey from being an attorney to starting <a href="https://shopbusayo.com/">Busayo</a>, her own fashion company. She also tells us about reconnecting with her Nigerian roots.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.andrerochester.com/">Andre Rochester</a>: fine artist, curator, and arts advocate in greater Hartford.
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.stancromwell.com/">Stanwyck Cromwell</a>: visual artist based in Bloomfield and Andre Rochester's mentor
</li>
<li>
Busayo Olupona: creative director and founder of <a href="https://shopbusayo.com/">Busayo</a>, an apparel and accessories company that uses hand dyed Nigerian prints and textiles
</li>
</ul>
Andre Rochester was a featured artist on Connecticut Public's series Where ART Thou? in 2023, see some of his artwork and listen to his conversation with host Ray Hardman here: <a href="https://cptv.org/programs/where-art-thou-east-hartford-wethersfield/">https://cptv.org/programs/where-art-thou-east-hartford-wethersfield/</a>
Special thanks to our interns Scout Raimondo and Sajina Shrestha.

Disruptions are all around us. Some spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. Every week on Disrupted, host and political scientist Khalilah Brown-Dean unpacks how big and small disruptions are shaping our lives.

From technology, economics, education, and healthcare to navigating our way through a global pandemic, continued racial inequalities, geopolitical upheaval, and climate change. What can history teach us about the current moment? What can we learn as we prepare for the disruptions yet to come? Who are the people using their voice to reset, reenergize, and create change? What are we learning about ourselves and our society to help us move forward?

Disruptions are all around us. Some spark joy and possibility. Others move us to take action and re-evaluate our world. Every week on <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/disrupted">Disrupted</a>, host and political scientist <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/khalilah-brown-dean">Khalilah Brown-Dean</a> unpacks how big and small disruptions are shaping our lives.
From technology, economics, education, and healthcare to navigating our way through a global pandemic, continued racial inequalities, geopolitical upheaval, and climate change. What can history teach us about the current moment? What can we learn as we prepare for the disruptions yet to come? Who are the people using their voice to reset, reenergize, and create change? What are we learning about ourselves and our society to help us move forward?

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