Join Bursley Family Multicultural Council & Latino Students Organization as we host
Cultural Collisions:
Commentary for a Changing America
with Joe Hernandez-Kolski
Monday, March 19th, 6-8pm
Rackham Auditorium

A two-time HBO Def Poet, Joe Hernandez-Kolski is and actor/poet/comedian who is constantly in demand, known for his love performances that are hard-hitting, truthful and incredibly funny. Joe makes fun of his ethnic identity, pop culture, politics, and yes, he may even discuss a lil' bit of feminism. He does his best to balance the serious issues with the laughter.

Cultural Collisions: Commentary for a Changing America

Hernandez-Kolski's nickname, "Pocho Joe," comes from his mixed background as a Mexican-Polish-American. Considered rude by some, "Pocho" is a term that Mexicans sometimes use to describe an "Americanized" Mexican. Hernandez-Kolski embraces the term and believes that "Todos Somos Pochos" (We are all Pochos). There is no way to grow up in America without being influenced by a variety of cultures on a daily basis. With this show, Hernandez-Kolski delves deeply into the many hybrids he deals with on a daily basis, ranging from economic to ethnic and cultural mixtures.

In addition, we will have several University of Michigan student performances.