As the grandson of a Tuskegee Airman, John grew up understanding the importance of community organizing and social consciousness.  An accomplished actor, musician, director, and producer, John has worked for years to intersect his artistry and activism. 

He is a founding member of The Detroit Safety Team, working to re-center safety within the community and reduce the need for police interaction. He is also the founder of the non-profit organization, The Helping Hands Campaign for the Arts, and has organized fundraising and outreach events across the country, dedicating the efforts of the organization to increasing access to arts education and programming for underserved communities.  Sloan has written multiple editorials for the Black Lives Matter Global Network and acted as Media Liaison, Safety Coordinator, and Police Liaison for multiple protest actions.