On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) hosted thier annual “Poetry Slam” at the MPS Central Services Auditorium, 5225 W. Vliet St. The original poetry was written and performed by MPS students from 2nd to 11th grades. Pictured are Aubrey Zell (5th, 95th St.), Mariana Mitchell (2nd, Clemens), Uriel Guzman (6th, Longfellow), Arielle Harris (5th, 95th St.), Verlie Tranmal (6th, Fernwood), Matai Gitzlaff (8th, Golda Meir), Elena Perez (11th, Hamilton), Mahogany Hill (5th, Clemens), Zofie A. Rodriguez Roman (9th, Golda Meir), Maria Hodges (6th, Townsend), Brie Newell (9th, Golda Meir), Jacqueline Figueroa Hernandez (11th, Hamilton), Najat Bari (6th, Cooper), Azaria Elerson (5th, Clemens), Sophia Martin (8th, Cooper), Sweet Drop (7th, Bethune), and Ma’Laiya Smith (5th, Clemens).
