![]() To have Amanda Gorman's poem being able to articulate everyone's feelings, the feelings of the past, the present and the future - that was just the perfect example of what poetry can do - Theresa Lola ― GuardianĪmanda Gorman is an incredible example of the power of both poetry and activism. The world stopped and looked - Jonathan Bailey ― Guardian That was exactly a moment of showing everything we've been talking about. ![]() It was a moment of beautiful performance. She revealed us to ourselves - Lin-Manuel Miranda ― TIME She spoke truth to power and embodied clear-eyed hope to a weary nation. If the hardest part of an artist's job is to fully and honestly meet the moment, Amanda delivered a master class. When that young, vibrant, charismatic woman walked to the front of the platform in her bright yellow coat and that magnificent presence, I was thrilled - Hillary Clinton It made me so happy - Michelle Obama ― TIME It was your presence onstage, the confidence you exuded as a young Black woman helping to turn the page to a more hopeful chapter in American leadership. The power of your words blew me away - but it was more than that. I was profoundly moved as I watched you read your poem 'The Hill We Climb' at last month's Inauguration. This is her historic poem, read at President Biden's Inauguration. She is a committed advocate for the environment, racial equality, and gender justice. Amanda Gorman is the youngest presidential inaugural poet in US history. ![]()
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