Hands of African American woman writing in journal
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Writer Becomes NC’s First Black Woman Poet Laureate

Jaki Shelton Green was named North Carolina’s ninth poet laureate; making her the first African American woman to receive the honor.

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Black Teen Named First National Youth Poet Laureate

Amanda Gorman is named the first national youth poet laureate. The award recognizes a teen poet who demonstrates literary talent and community engagement.

17th Annual Poets House Poetry Walk Across The Brooklyn Bridge
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45-Year-Old Black Woman, Tracy K. Smith, Is America’s New Poet Laureate

Smith, 45, said she planned to use the position to be an evangelist of sorts, taking poetry to places that often don’t see or experience it.