Benjamin Hughes

Know Yourself: Oratory

Born in the infamous International Hotel in San Francisco, Benjamin Hughes—the son of a Filipino father and a multi-racial mother—was later adopted into a typical middle-class family, but grew up uneasily among ethnic contradictions. Benjamin discusses his uncertainties and triumphs growing up as a “mixed-race'' man in the social, cultural and racially-charged atmosphere of America. These questions of identity were exacerbated by the experiences of adolescence and early adulthood. With great candor and honesty about his insecurities and personal dilemmas, he tells what it means to grow to know yourself!

Recommended Ages: Grades 4-Adult

Length: 45 minutes

Cost: $350 first session/$150 each additional
For 2008-09: $375 first session/$200 each additional

Limit No. Sessions: 4

Technical Needs

• Artist Arrival: 30-45 minutes prior to start of presentation.
• Organization representative should meet the artist and show him to the presentation area.
• The artist would like an organization representative to introduce him.
• Audience Participation: some (not all) students should have pre-written work ready
• There is a Question and Answer session following the presentation. It lasts 10-15 minutes, included in run time.
• Equipment needed by the artist:
  
  • 1 microphone/lapel mic (for large audiences)
  • stand for paper
  • easel
• Classroom space is most suitable for this presentation. Minimum amount of space needed for presentation: 15’ x 15’
• Please provide drinking water for the artist.

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