The event was one of the last programs in a series organized by the Penn State chapter of Sigma Lambda Beta Fraternity Inc. to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Organizers said the aim of the event was to promote cultural awareness and to promote the importance of communication skills and self-marketing.
Communication skills are so important in today's world.
It came at the right time. In addition to the monologues, the event included a motivational speech from Lt. Col. Consuelo Castillo Kickbush. Kickbush, a former member of the U.S. Army, was celebrated as the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in Combat Support Field despite her impoverished childhood. Since her retirement, she has dedicated herself to mentoring and teaching leadership skills to disadvantaged youth and tomorrow's leaders. She emphasized the importance of remembering the lives and struggles of one's ancestors.