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Darius Parker (He/Him) is a Queer, Black, Scholar, Activist, Poet, and Visionary based in Chicago, IL. Darius is a graduate of Northern Illinois University where he received a BA in Journalism and a minor in Black Studies. Darius’ teaching, research, performance, and activism has grown out of his commitment to social justice, focusing on arts, culture, race and gender inequities in education, and performance art. He is particularly concerned with the relationship of educational practices, and the politics of Queer & racial identities and the intersections between community and academia. He is active in multiple coalitions of educators, artists, activists, and community organizations including the Sustainable Community Schools (SCS) network, where he supports the notions of racial justice through efforts that include providing real equity to Black and Brown children who make up the majority of Chicago Public Schools. As of late Darius has led multiple workshops and Think Tanks on Anti-Racist Education and on how educators can show up at their best for students of color, specifically Black students. Darius received his Master’s Degree in Critical Ethnic Studies from DePaul University in the Spring of 2020, Where he currently serves as an adjunct Professor in the Peace, Justice and Conflict Studies Department. Darius is also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. and serves as the National President of Delta Phi Delta Dance Fraternity Inc.