Carmen A. Murguia

Carmen Alicia Murguía is a Milwaukee-based poet, journalist, and cultural commentator whose work explores Latinidad, LGBTQ+ identity, politics, and community life. A frequent media guest, she has appeared on Milwaukee PBS, WUWM, and WORT Radio.  She has contributed reporting and commentary to the Milwaukee Courier Newspaper, El Conquistador Latino Newspaper, Shepherd Express, and IN STEP Newsmagazine. An award-winning author of six poetry collections, Murguía brings a journalist’s lens to culture, public affairs, and lived experience.