Devin C. Hughes to address students at UC Berkeley's Fall Conference 'Mapping Out Mixed Identities"

Oct. 26, 2012 - PRLog -- San Diego, California (October 26, 2012)- Devin C. Hughes, will be the keynote speaker on November 17th, 2012 at UC Berkeley's Mixed Student Union Fall Conference "Mapping Out Mixed Identities".

The Mixed Student Union (MSU) is the only student organization on the UC Berkeley campus devoted to the mixed race, multi-ethnic/multicultural, and trans-racial adoptee community. (MSU) provides a fun, safe, and comfortable environment for people of mixed heritage or those who are interested.

Mixed Student Union promotes the interaction and expression of ethnic identities, and establishes unity by:

- Building an inclusive community that explores mixed race experiences

- Initiating partnerships with campus organizations and other marginalized communities

- Increasing awareness and education through dialogue of multi-ethnic issues

Ultimately, fostering personal growth & empowerment.

Hughes spent many of his adult years not acknowledging his mixed race background, he began to realize that by speaking of his own confusion, he could be a catalyst for change. He intends to share many of the lessons he learned along his journey and hopes to provide a bridge-a conduit to help those who are trying to connect and find a place where they belong. "You can find a way or find an excuse, and I hope my talk helps you find a way," he said.

The even is open to the public, which this year is expecting 100+ attendees to include both faculty sand students from many of the UC campuses.

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About Devin C. Hughes

Devin C. Hughes, The Chief Inspiration Officer is an award winning speaker, best selling author and former college basketball player who speaks to a variety of of groups, organizations and teams who have a desire to break down cultural barriers  and make communication easier through greater self-awareness and understanding of each other. His website www.devinchughes.com