The rapper turning council jargon into poetry
Summary
Jenniah Brown, a poet and rapper from Croydon, is using rap and spoken word poetry to help young people understand local council policies. He created a program called Connecting Dots that turns policy documents into performances and discussions to make them easier to understand and more engaging.Key Facts
- Jenniah Brown worked for Croydon Council handling complaints about roads and accessibility before becoming a poet and rapper.
- He received funding from Arts Council England for Connecting Dots, a project that explains council policies through rap and poetry.
- The program aims to make council documents, which are often hard to understand, more accessible and interesting.
- Connecting Dots focuses on topics like local government powers, health policies, creative industries, and economic development funds.
- Sessions called Cultural Research Exchanges will be held in Croydon, Lambeth, Bristol, and Exeter to involve residents and artists.
- Brown hopes this approach will improve public engagement compared to traditional council consultations.
- The first session took place in Croydon with performances and a panel including representatives from universities and government departments.
- Brown believes policy should include stories to better connect with people.
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