Joy Harjo is first Native American named U.S. poet laureate The Citizen 7 years ago Joy Harjo has been named the country’s next poet laureate; first Native American to hold that position. Source: ABC News 6 Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Print (Opens in new window) Print Berks County to Name a New Poet LaureateDateApril 22, 2024In relation toArts & CultureNew Poet Laureate of Berks CountyDateMay 2, 2024In relation toArts & CultureReading Area Community College Announces 2018 Berks County Poet Laureate CompetitionsDateMay 17, 2018In relation toRobesonia