LIVE DISCUSSION & PRESENTATION
IS THERE A HEAVEN FOR A GANGSTER?
Exploring Good, Evil & The Fate of King Von’s Soul
The presentation takes the most iconic unanswered question in hip hop history and uses the life of King Von to redefine good, evil and what it takes to get to heaven.
How was King Von triggered to become evil?
Urban Sociology
Explore the social structure of Chicago's South Side that shaped his violent nature.
How was King Von good at being bad?
Criminology
Analyze how he navigated street life with skill and strategy to master leadership in the streets.
How do we measure King Von’s morals?
Moral Philosophy
Investigate how he used personal sovereignty to create his own moral code and live by it.
How could someone like King Von go to heaven?
Systemic Theology
Explore an alternative theological perspective that frames how his soul might be rewarded with heaven for the choices he made.
About Te-Erika
Te-Erika is a Chicago-based historian, Influencer and author who uses storytelling to explore the nature of humanity. She has published 22 books, including two Black history books written from her own original research as well as a provocative manifesto on reforming society.
With a combined audience of more than 750,000 followers across social media platforms, she has earned a massive community of people who appreciate her story telling style.
Her documentary, Did King Von Go to Heaven or Hell? A Final Judgment on the Life of a Chicago Street King, challenges what people believe about good and evil and presents an alternative path to heaven.
She enjoys presenting live discussions of her work to challenge conventional thinking and help participants strengthen their intellectual prowess.
Booking Information
Format
- 90 minutes total
- 15-minute documentary presentation
- 50-minute guided discussion with Q&A
- 15-minute Q&A
- Available online or in person
- Designed for interactive dialogue
Requirements
- Projector, computer or screen for documentary clips or PowerPoint presentation
- Internet access for visual discussion elements
- Microphone for larger audiences
- Space for group discussion
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