Jewel Rodgers - Wikipedia
Jewel Rodgers is an American spoken word poet who, as of 2025, serves as Nebraska State Poet. She is the first African American to fill the role. Rodgers lives in Omaha. At the announcement of her selection in January 2025 as the state's official poet, Rodgers performed a spoken-word poem titled "Humble" at the Nebraska Capitol. [1]
Jewel Rodgers named the 2025-2029 Nebraska State Poet
In her letter of consideration, Rodgers said she hoped to use her role as state poet to expand on her experiences using the spoken word to make poetry accessible and relevant to all Nebraskans. She said she has three key initiatives: education through poetry, increasing access to diverse communities and nurturing more Nebraska writers.
Jewel Rodgers appointed as first African American Nebraska poet …
Jan 7, 2025 · Gov. Jim Pillen appointed Omaha author and performer Jewel Rodgers as Nebraska's new state poet. Rodgers, 27, is the youngest and first African American person to hold that position....
Nebraska’s next state poet is a Jewel, first African American to fill ...
Jan 6, 2025 · Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen named Omaha artist Jewel Rodgers as state poet. She is the first African-American from Nebraska to serve in the post.
Jewel Rodgers named Nebraska State Poet
Jan 6, 2025 · Gov. Jim Pillen named Jewel Rodgers as Nebraska’s next state poet during a ceremony at the state capitol Monday. Rodgers was selected as a finalist for the position by a committee from the Nebraska Arts Council, the Nebraska Library Commission and …
Gov. Pillen announces Jewel Rodgers as State Poet
Jan 6, 2025 · LINCOLN — Governor Jim Pillen designated Jewel Rodgers of Omaha as Nebraska’s new state poet. Her work, along with that from three other finalists, was advanced to the Governor for his review and selection.
New Nebraska State Poet Jewel Rodgers performs "Humble" at …
Jan 6, 2025 · Jewel Rodgers is the youngest person ever chosen for the role and is the first African-American.
Gov. Pillen Announces Jewel Rodgers as Nebraska State Poet
Jan 6, 2025 · LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen designated Jewel Rodgers of Omaha as Nebraska’s new state poet. Her work, along with that from three other finalists, was advanced to the Governor for his review and selection.
Johnny Rodgers' daughter Jewel named Nebraska State Poet
Jan 6, 2025 · Gov. Jim Pillen and first lady Suzanne Pillen introduced Jewel Rodgers of Omaha as the fifth state poet in Nebraska history at a Capitol news conference on Monday.
Jewel Rodgers
Jewel is the 2025 - 2029 State Poet of Nebraska, a three-time OEAA nominee for Best Performance Poet in Omaha. She is also a 2022 Union for Contemporary Art Fellow, a 2023 Andy Warhol - Populus Fund Grantee, and a 2024 Blackberry Peach Poetry Slam finalist.