CNN Interviews Shepard Fairey about TIME Cover Art ‘Our America’

I was asked by TIME, “What gives me hope about America?” No matter how things are going, I try to always remain hopeful. The courage and determination of kind-hearted people always gives me hope. Those people can be any age and from any background, but they stand up to injustice when they see it. I’m encouraged by lots of younger people who seem more open-minded and resistant to the narratives of prejudice. The history of the U.S. pursuing a balance of personal liberty with aspiration for equality gives me hope. We can embrace those ideas again. We are an innovative nation so nothing is impossible!

Here’s another look at the current TIME issue out now. I spoke with Fredricka Whitfield for CNN this weekend to discuss it. Check out the video below. Thanks for caring! – S