Global Culture Fest (Day 1 of 3)
Global Culture Fest is an annual event to celebrate diverse communities at Rutgers! This virtual, three-day event features a mainstage performance of The Trouble with My Name by Javier Ávila, interactive sessions presented by Rutgers Global and the Multicultural Greek Council, a cultural council student leader panel, inspiring speakers, special presentations by student performing arts groups, and more! The themes for this year are culture, community, and civic engagement.
On Wednesday, October 7, celebrated author, Javier Ávila, will shed light on the American Latino experience with his unique brand of poetry and satire. The high-octane, poignant, and hilarious one-man show The Trouble with My Name consolidates Ávila’s talents as a poet and professor. It is a tour-de-force that will make audiences laugh, cry, and embrace the autobiographical journey of a man who moves between cultures. It provides a fascinating perspective of American Latinos who struggle to dispel misconceptions about their identity and place in the world. The Trouble with My Name examines the issues of language, race, and social justice in an eye-opening performance where Ávila engages the audience as he tells the story of his life and reads poetry that illustrates what it means to be the American of the future. Ávila’s show breaks barriers and embraces the diversity of a nation whose history is rich and colorful. The message transcends boundaries of race, ethnicity, and geography.
The event continues on Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9 with even more exciting programming!