Founded by local Jonathan Chaka Mahone, nonprofit Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action opened DAWA HQ in East Austin in early November.

Mahone said DAWA HQ works to empower Austin’s Black, Indigenous and people of color, or BIPOC, community and culture through financial support, health-centered programs and other means.

Stocked with production and audiovisual equipment, the 1,100-square-foot, mixed-use venue can be used for live events, podcasting, workshops and more, with free studio access Mondays and Tuesdays.