Jewel Rodgers
Nebraska State Poet | First African American to hold the role
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Jewel Rodgers made history as Nebraska's first African American State Poet, a role she holds as of 2025. Based in Omaha, she brings the power of spoken word poetry to audiences seeking authentic storytelling and personal growth.
Her appointment recognizes her contributions to literary arts and community engagement. Audiences experience the intersection of poetry and personal development through her unique perspective as both an artist and trailblazer.
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