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"The Real World" Star Danny Roberts to Speak at University of Richmond

September 17, 2003

Danny Roberts, gay rights activist and former cast member of MTV's "The Real World -- New Orleans," will speak on "Real World, Real Life, Real Issues" Oct. 7 at the University of Richmond.

Roberts, the third speaker in the 2003-04 WILL/Women's Studies Speaker Series, will talk at 7:30 p.m. in the Alice Haynes Room of Tyler Haynes Commons. The series' theme is ethics in a changing world. The event is free and open to the public.

During his season on MTV, Roberts openly discussed his sexuality and relationship with a U.S. Army officer. He now lectures regularly on college campuses and sponsors a Web site for young gay people throughout the country to communicate. He recently appeared on "Dawson's Creek" and "The Real World Road Rules Challenge."

Women Involved in Living and Learning (WILL) and the Women's Studies program are co-sponsors of the event. For more information, call (804) 289-8578.