Global Issues Colloquium Focuses on Latinx Community

Michael Benitez Jr. will present “Migrations and Dreamers: A Call for Critical Understandings and Openness in the U.S.” at 6 p.m. Sept. 26 in Ophelia Parrish Performance Hall.

Benitez is a nationally-acclaimed activist and is known for his works that highlight the complexity of the Latinx identity, addresses diversity issues in higher education and speaks on how to better coordinate and implement a more inclusive environment. Benitez hopes to broaden Truman students’ perspective on complex yet relevant conversations and issues everyone encounters.

The event is free and open to the public.