The journey of a Black lesbian poet in 5 Acts: A coming out story

In this special LGBTQI+ History Month event, Andreena Leeanne takes you on her journey, reading poems from her debut collection ‘CHARRED A Survivor Speaks Her Truth’.

Andreena Leeanne, is an out and proud Black working-class Lesbian Inspirational Speaker & Poet.

She writes and performs poetry to come to terms with and speak out about her personal experiences with homelessness, mental health, childhood sexual abuse & the many other challenges she has faced in her life. By speaking her truth, she hopes to inspire and empower others.

In January 2015 Andreena founded Poetry LGBT Open Mic Night. Poetry LGBT is a warm and welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community to come together to share their experiences & creativity through poetry and spoken word.

Andreena recently started Adult Survivors Open Mic for survivors of abuse to share their story through poetry.

Andreena delivers writing workshops online and in person, and has performed her poetry at various community-led events, Labour Party events and for Local Authorities such as London Borough Hackney during LGBT History Month, the Greater London Authority and at International Women’s Day events; and has had her work published in the anthology Sista! (Team Angelica, 2018). Her debut poetry collection CHARRED has also been published by Team Angelica October 2020.

In 2018 She was one of Stonewall’s Black History Month role models. In 2020 she has been shortlisted for a Positive LGBT Role Model National Diversity Award.

A signed copy of CHARRED can be purchased on Etsy ahead of the event. Poetry LGBT goodies are also available.

https://etsy.me/2Uh6sFg

Leeanne will be in conversation with Donna Jones, Head of Social Work.

This event is open to all London Met students and staff, please use your London Met email address to register for your place.