Brief: ACBU hosts slam poet

The Activities Council of Bradley University and the Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers is hosting slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo at 7 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Marty Theater.
Acevedo celebrates her Afro-Latina Dominican background through her poetry and challenges stereotypes within the Latino community. She has been featured on BET and in many Ted Talks. In addition, Acevedo is recognized as a National Slam Champion, Beltway Grand Slam Champion, and the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam representative.
The event is free and is open to the public. With questions, contact Gaby Zavala at gzavala@mail.bradley.edu.