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Colorado makes its mark in the evolving culture of tattoos

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Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite
Carlos Stokes dips a tattoo pen into ink as he works on Lecrae Moore’s bicep, at Aurora’s Tengu Tattoo shop. April 11, 2024.

The 9th annual Colorado Tattoo Convention & Expo is September 27-29, 2024 at the National Western Complex in Denver. Chandra Thomas Whitfield spoke with the festival's founder and general manager, Rito Ramirez, about the rich history of tattooing in Colorado and across the Rocky Mountain region! Plus, we get a sneak peek of her upcoming interview with Grammy-winning contemporary Christian and gospel artist Lecrae, who was back in Colorado to get a very special tattoo that honors his life growing up in Denver.