How the arts and Black culture collide
Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of the arts as a tool of Resistance, Rebellion and Revolution for Black People in America and it's usage as a tool to tarnish the image of African Americans for well over a hundred years.
Presenter and educator Dion Steele for over twenty-five years, has been a youth and community advocate, administrator, entrepreneur, and an educational tour de force. Currently the Principal of Art In Motion (AIM) Creative Arts School, Dion has over 10 years of experience in school leadership; serving as Director of External Partnerships and the Extended Day Program at University of Chicago Charters, and as Assistant Principal and Principal at Urban Prep Academies, and most recently Assistant Principal and Co-Interim Principal at EPIC Academy. He has taught History, Hebrew Scriptures, Urban Music and Music Production at Hales Franciscan, Urban Prep Academies, and University of Chicago Charters to name a few. In recent years, Dion has served as a college professor, teaching an Introductory course in Ethics for students pursuing careers in Law.
In addition to his work as an educator, Mr. Steele has brought life to his community as a DJ, Music Producer, Graphic Designer, Videographer and a Painter. Dion Steele earned his Bachelors at the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and his Masters at the University of Chicago.
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