Last month, we told you about some of the highlights of PechaKucha28, including notable presentations from musicians/creatives Benny Starr and Manny Houston. Lucky for us, Charleston Music Hall recently published the full speeches from each presenter on YouTube for posterity, and now you can take it all in yourselves. Check it out.

Benny Starr asks the audience if they want a Charleston for black people, and more.

YouTube video


Manny Houston, a.k.a. Alan Fame, assures you that making a living as a multi-faceted creative is a-OK:

YouTube video

You can watch all of PechaKucha28 here.


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