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From Potholes to Poetry: Council Worker Inspires Youth
16 Aug
Summary
- Jenniah Brown uses rap and spoken word to demystify council policy.
- His program 'Connecting Dots' turns policy documents into performances.
- Brown previously worked for Croydon Council's highways department.
Jenniah Brown, a poet and rapper formerly with Croydon Council, has launched an innovative program called Connecting Dots. This initiative, supported by Arts Council England funding, utilizes rap and spoken word poetry to explain complex council policies to young people.
Brown, who began his career at 22 inspecting dropped kerbs and managing complaints for the council's highways team, found himself drawn into the workings of governance. He now seeks to make these processes more understandable and engaging for youth.
Connecting Dots aims to break down the jargon-filled nature of policy documents by presenting them through performance and interactive discussion. The program emphasizes bringing color, rhythm, and storytelling into the realm of civic engagement.
