DETROIT The barbershop is much more than a place to get haircuts -- Its a safe space to discuss sports, politics, religion, love and everything in between. Thats our future, said Dave Hardin Jr with Heavy Weights Cuts. Its a conversation Dave Hardin Jr, with Heavyweights Cuts on Kercheval Avenue, said he wants to pave the way to have. Hardin said his shop is a safe haven for people to have that real down-to-earth talk about various topics and current events. If theres young people, I have the rap on, for my older people I keep the news on, Hardin said.