The Urgency of Self took place on June 13, 2024 and engaged the intersections of art and identity through the power of spoken word. Vanessa Hidary, Rabih Ahmed, Mike O., Leilani and Destiny Padilla took the stage at Lehman’s Studio Theatre on a creative journey across lived experiences to build community and understanding. The event was co-sponsored by Lehman Stages, SEEDS of Change/Division of Student Affairs, and Art Defined.
Recording provided by the Lehman College Multimedia Center: