The document outlines Kent Wilkinson's lecture on diaspora, identity, ethnicity and health communication. It discusses key concepts like diaspora, cultural identity and ethnicity. It then describes a multi-method study conducted in West Texas to combat diabetes and obesity among rural Hispanics, using surveys, focus groups and psychophysiological testing. The study found diabetes and obesity are significant health threats, and health messages need to be tailored and family-oriented to be effective for this community.