Director Spike Lee, one of Hollywood's most influential filmmakers of the past decade, will speak April 1 at Colorado State University. He will address the issues of multiculturalism in education and diversity on campus, including the controversial teaching of Ebonics in schools. We chose him because the African-American perspective is rarely heard on campus. Tickets are free for Colorado State students with valid identification and activity card.
Tickets are only available in video-feed areas.
Lee was born in Atlanta and raised in New York City. In addition, Lee owns a record label and a retail company. In addition to his work in the film industry, Lee has produced and directed music videos for Miles Davis, Chaka Khan, Tracy Chapman, Anita Baker, Public Enemy, Bruce Hornsby and Michael Jackson. He also has made television commercials for Levi's, Nike, American Express, Snapple and Taco Bell, among others. The visit is sponsored by the Distinguished Leaders Program of the Associated Students of Colorado State University along with other student groups and departments on campus.