Latinos Are Not "Spanish": the Cultural Diversity of Hispanics
Bobby Gonzalez
Monday, 19 Sep 2016 at 7:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Bobby González is a multicultural speaker, storyteller and poet whose work draws on his Native American (Taino) and Puerto Rican roots. Born and raised in the South Bronx, New York City, he grew up in a bicultural environment. He encourages his audiences to become more aware of the rich history and accomplishments of their ancestors as well as the cultural heritage of their neighbors and colleagues. He has performed at such venues as Carnegie Hall and the Detroit Institute of Arts and has given poetry readings at the National Museum of the American Indian and the Nuyorican Poets Café. González is the author of The Last Puerto Rican Indian: A Collection of Dangerous Poetry. Part of Latino Heritage MonthCosponsored By:
- Multicultural Student Leadership Council
- Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity
- Student Organization Sponsorship Program
- Committee on Lectures (funded by Student Government)
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