Poetry Reading: Lyrical Sanctuary Student Showcase with Aleena Ahmed *IN PERSON at UWM*

In person at UWM Student Union Fireside Lounge (2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.)

Lyrical Sanctuary, one of Milwaukee’s longest-running open mic series, wraps up the season with its 13th Annual Student Showcase! Featuring Aleena Ahmed and UW–Milwaukee student artists, this event celebrates Aleena’s impactful year as Laureate in a wonderful display of Milwaukee talent.

Aleena Ahmed is a Bengali-American poet and student at Nicolet High School serving as the 2024–25 Milwaukee Youth Poet Laureate. As a writer, her multicultural upbringing has greatly influenced her perspective. She hopes to demonstrate the power of language as a tool to challenge conventional thought and reflect cultural identity.