Alex Schein is a multimedia producer and the Director of Digital Communications for the School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. Alex's long-established involvement in educational art projects enables him to expertly convey their potential power in realizing social and economic justice. Amer and Alex's close relationship makes for a potent and heartfelt episode, including tales from their time living in South Africa during the Truth and Reconciliation era. Stay tuned for part 2 of this conversation!

 

Bio:

 

He is currently producing and hosting Season 2 of In These Times: Black Lives and Call for Justice, a podcast by the School of Arts and Sciences at Penn. The six-part series explores the nation's complex history with race and examines the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 and the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Schein has served as part-time faculty at Temple University and the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and as creative director for the African American Policy Forum, co-founded by Kimberlé Crenshaw, in New York City. As the sole proprietor of SkyHunter Media, he has directed and produced numerous promotional films for organizations, independent artists, and institutions. His solo-produced documentary film, Making Sense, made its world premiere in New York City at the 2014 DOC NYC Film Festival.  

As a professional songwriter and music producer for over 15 years, Schein has had songs from his self-produced album, Speed of Light, featured in the feature film Bilal's Stand (Sundance Film Festival 2010) as well as on ESPN, NBC Sports, and in Big UP Productions' films by Emmy-Award director Josh Lowell.

 

Show Notes:

 

• The achievements of Alex Schein's mother - Dr. Virginia Schein - one of the first female faculty members at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business
• Why aren't more women in leadership positions? 
• Why Gettysburg, PA presents a unique case study for race and class relations.
• How Alex navigated the social complexities of diverse settings. 
• Why being the only person of your race in a room can lead to new insights.
• Does music have a unique ability to bring people together?
• Does the average American understand Islam from a spiritual level?
• Amer and Alex's experience living in South Africa during the Truth and Reconciliation process.
• Does the United States need its own version of truth and reconciliation?
• Why leaving your comfort zone is vital to growth.
• Breaking apart the stereotypes surrounding Dave Matthews and his music.

Connect with Amer and The Eclectic Inclusion Podcast:

 

Website | amerfahmed.com

 

Instagram | @dramerfahmed

 

Twitter | @dramerfahmed

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