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Flint Poet Laurate Semaj Brown
Poet Semaj Brown is Flint's Poet Laureate. Her work in Flint uses poetry to address literacy problems with lead-poisoned children.
Semaj Brown is the first Poet Laureate appointed by the City of Flint. She delivers a riveting read of a poem she wrote for the people of Flint.
The Academy of American Poets recently recognized her talents as a Poet Laureate.
Semaj works in Flint using poetry to address literacy problems with lead-poisoned children. Semaj is also an accomplished playwright, published author, and lecturer.
In Flint, her work in the Flint Community School District has been nothing short of amazing. She has presented her poetry at many colleges and universities across the Midwest, including the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Baruch College (NYC), Kent State, and Indiana University, just to name a few.
Semaj Brown is one of the most inspirational guests in Radio Free Flint's history!
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You can learn more about Semaj Brown and her poems by visiting her author's website.
Find Semaj Brown on the website of the American Academy of Poets.
A feature article about Semaj Brown that details her work and background can be located at My City Magazine
The Flint Journal reported that Semaj Brown was honored by the American Academy of Poets by receiving funding for her work with children in the Flint School District:
Flint’s first poet laureate awarded $50K to infuse poetry throughout city with focus on literacy
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Poet Semaj Brown is Flint's Poet Laureate. Her work in Flint uses poetry to address literacy problems with lead-poisoned children.
Semaj Brown is the first Poet Laureate appointed by the City of Flint. She delivers a riveting read of a poem she wrote for the people of Flint.
The Academy of American Poets recently recognized her talents as a Poet Laureate.
Semaj works in Flint using poetry to address literacy problems with lead-poisoned children. Semaj is also an accomplished playwright, published author, and lecturer.
In Flint, her work in the Flint Community School District has been nothing short of amazing. She has presented her poetry at many colleges and universities across the Midwest, including the University of Michigan, Wayne State University, Baruch College (NYC), Kent State, and Indiana University, just to name a few.
Semaj Brown is one of the most inspirational guests in Radio Free Flint's history!
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You can learn more about Semaj Brown and her poems by visiting her author's website.
Find Semaj Brown on the website of the American Academy of Poets.
A feature article about Semaj Brown that details her work and background can be located at My City Magazine
The Flint Journal reported that Semaj Brown was honored by the American Academy of Poets by receiving funding for her work with children in the Flint School District:
Flint’s first poet laureate awarded $50K to infuse poetry throughout city with focus on literacy
---
👉Subscribe to The Mitten Channel
Join us for the full experience. Subscribe to The Mitten Channel on Substack to receive our latest narrative essays, audio stories, and deep-dive reporting directly in your inbox.
Explore Our Series:
- Radio Free Flint: Narrative storytelling and community perspectives on industrial resilience.
- The Mitten Works: Essential history and analysis of labor and economic policy.
- Flint Justice: Critical insights into the legal and institutional challenges facing our state.
Visit our Mitten Channel website for our complete library of podcasts, videos, and articles.
The Mitten Channel is a production of Radio Free Flint Media, LLC. © 2026 All Rights Reserved.