AMES, Iowa -- Storyteller and poet Bobby González, who is Native American, Latino and African, will share his message of cultural diversity during a talk at Iowa State University.
González will present "Latinos Are Not Spanish: The Cultural Diversity of Hispanics" at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19, in the Memorial Union Sun Room. His free, public talk is part of ISU's Latino Heritage Month.
Born and raised in the South Bronx neighborhood of New York City, González grew up in a bicultural environment. He is the author of "The Last Puerto Rican Indian: A Collection of Dangerous Poetry." The collection reflects upon five centuries of dramatic upheavals and heroic triumphs of native peoples from North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.
As a multicultural speaker, González draws on his roots to offer a distinctive selection of discourses, readings and performances that celebrates his indigenous heritage. He encourages 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.
González has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the National Museum of the American Indian, the Museum of Television and Radio, Yale University and the University of North Dakota.
The talk is co-sponsored by the Multicultural Student Leadership Council, Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, the Division of Student Affairs' Student Organization Event Sponsorship program and the Committee on Lectures, which is funded by Student Government. More information is available online at ISU Lectures Program, or by calling 515-294-9935.
