RJ Mitte coming to CMU Tuesday
RJ Mitte, co-star of AMC’s “Breaking Bad,” and equality and diversity activist, will be speaking on Central Michigan University’s campus 7 p.m. Tuesday in Plachta Auditorium.
Mitte is most commonly known for his role in the television series in which he plays Walter Jr., a character with cerebral palsy. He will speak about his real-life experiences dealing with his condition, overcoming the challenges associated with it and how he turned it into a career asset as a professional actor.
Beyond his acting, Mitte is involved with several organizations that raise awareness of equality and diversity. He is the Youth Spokesperson for the National Disability Institute's Real Economic Impact Tour, which works to improve the financial situation of low-income persons with disabilities. He is also a spokesperson for "I AM PWD," a campaign that advocates for actors with disabilities.
In 2011, Mitte became a Celebrity Youth Ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy.
Currently, he is working with PACER's National Center for Bullying Prevention on a nationwide campaign designed to educate those who see bullying, leveraging peer-to-peer support.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Kelsey McConnell with the CMU Program Board at (269) 903-6783 or at mccon1kl@cmich.edu.
