Climate and environmental advocate to present Skeggs Lecture

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, an advocate, leader, activist and hip-hop artist, presents at the newest installment of the Skeggs Lecture Series at 6 p.m. October 16 in the Chestnut Room of Kilcawley Center.

Martinez has been on the frontlines of the climate and environmental movement since he was six. Recently named TIMES Next 100, Martinez has felt called to change the narrative on what it means to be an activist from an early age. Still a teenager, X has spoken multiple times at the U.N. and has presented on panels with the likes of Bernie Sanders, Van Jones, Shailene Woodley, Bill McKibben and Pharrell Williams.

Xiuhtezcatl has been a guest on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah & Real Time with Bill Maher. He has also been featured multiple times on PBS, Showtime, National Geographic, Rolling Stone, Upworthy, The Guardian, Vogue, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, CNN, MSNBC, HBO, Netflix and VICE.

Xiuhtezcatl has a unique talent for connecting people through popular culture and sharing the message of his indigenous roots to better serve the planet and reimagine the future for his generation.

The event is free and open to the public, tickets are not required.