Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old poet from Los Angeles, is the youngest person in recent memory to deliver a poem at a presidential inauguration. Gorman opened by acknowledging the reasons why hope can be challenging. "Where can we find light in this never-ending shade?" she asked. "And yet, the dawn is ours before we knew it. Somehow we do it. Somehow we weathered and witnessed a nation that isn't broken but simply unfinished." "The new dawn blooms as we free it," she said. "For there is always lig
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Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old poet from Los Angeles, is the youngest person in recent memory to deliver a poem at a presidential inauguration. Gorman opened by acknowledging the reasons why hope can be challenging. "Where can we find light in this never-ending shade?" she asked. "And yet, the dawn is ours before we knew it. Somehow we do it. Somehow we weathered and witnessed a nation that isn't broken but simply unfinished." "The new dawn blooms as we free it," she said. "For there is always lig
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"We are striving to forge a union with purpose. To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and conditions of man." Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, at 22 years old and having overcome a speech impediment, is the youngest to read a poem at a presidential inauguration. https://abcn.ws/2XZXMFa #InaugurationDay | ABC News
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"We are striving to forge a union with purpose. To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and conditions of man." Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman, at 22 years old and having overcome a speech impediment, is the youngest to read a poem at a presidential inauguration. https://abcn.ws/2XZXMFa #InaugurationDay | ABC News
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“I think it’s a really exciting time for poetry.” With performances at President Biden's inauguration and soon the Super Bowl, National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman is inspiring a new generation of artists to pursue their passion for poetry. bbc.in/2YXxDY1 | BBC News
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“I think it’s a really exciting time for poetry.” With performances at President Biden's inauguration and soon the Super Bowl, National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman is inspiring a new generation of artists to pursue their passion for poetry. bbc.in/2YXxDY1 | BBC News
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"A nation that isn't broken, but simply unfinished..." 🇺🇸 America's first national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman touched on images of defeat and triumphant as she recited her poem "The Hill We Climb" before the nation at Wednesday's inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. READ THE FULL POEM: bit.ly/35YaZTv | ABC15 Arizona
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"A nation that isn't broken, but simply unfinished..." 🇺🇸 America's first national youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman touched on images of defeat and triumphant as she recited her poem "The Hill We Climb" before the nation at Wednesday's inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. READ THE FULL POEM: bit.ly/35YaZTv | ABC15 Arizona
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Amanda Gorman says a ban on her poetry felt 'like a gut punch'
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Still reeling from the impact of Amanda Gorman's powerful Inauguration day poem? Here's a recap: | DW News
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Still reeling from the impact of Amanda Gorman's powerful Inauguration day poem? Here's a recap: | DW News
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Los Angeles-born writer, Amanda Gorman, has become the youngest poet to perform at a presidential inauguration. Miss Gorman says her poem The Hill We Climb is "about a new chapter in the United States, about the future, and doing that through the elegance and beauty of words." https://bbc.in/2LRgT1R | BBC News India
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Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem was restricted in a Florida school in 2023 after a parent filed a complaint against it. She said she fears for children’s right to read and learn in the context of the thousands of book bans in schools and libraries in recent years. | NBC News
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"We weather and witness a nation that is not broken but simply unfinished." 22-year-old Amanda Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history. | AJ
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Harvard graduate Amanda Gorman is the youngest poet invited to perform at an inaugural ceremony. The 22-year-old wrote and read the poem "The Hill We Climb" at today's inauguration. You can read more about Gorman and listen to the full poem here --> http://boston25.com/2LSLyvN | Boston 25 News
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‘Let us be worthy of’ the American dream: Youngest US inaugural poet at #DNC
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“For Alex Jeffrey Pretti” Killed by I.C.E. January 24, 2026 by Amanda Gorman | Amanda Gorman
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Amanda Gorman, who made history as the youngest-ever poet at a presidential inauguration in 2021, debuted a new poem at the Democratic National Convention called "This Sacred Scene." "We gather at this hallowed place because we believe in the American dream," the poem began. "We face a race that tests if this country we cherish shall perish from the Earth, and if our Earth shall perish from this country." The poem ended, "Let us not just believe in the American dream. Let us be worthy of it." |
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Amanda Gorman reads new poem at DNC
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Amanda Gorman, who stunned the nation with her poem “The Hill We Climb” during President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021, returned to the political stage Wednesday night with a piece urging the country to come together “like a million roots tethered … making up one tree” to uphold the “American dream.” The poem, titled “This Sacred Scene,” leans into the theme of unity and shared humanity that first propelled her to national fame almost four years ago. In it, Gorman describes this moment in his
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Writer Amanda Gorman is giving an inside look at her "intensive" writing process and how she generates ideas for new poetry. Watch the ABC News special - "Amanda Gorman: Brave Enough with Robin Roberts" - Wednesday at 10|9c on ABC. https://abcn.ws/3htGnPh | ABC 20/20
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We're thrilled to announce that Amanda Gorman — celebrated poet, author and advocate — has been named our newest UNICEF Ambassador! 🎉 Amanda has long used her voice to spark empathy, hope and action. Now, she’s bringing that passion to UNICEF’s mission to ensure every child is healthy, educated, protected and respected. 💙 Hear directly from Amanda about why she believes in UNICEF’s work — and why advocating #ForEveryChild matters now more than ever. | UNICEF USA
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Amanda Gorman, youngest known inaugural poet: “Let us leave behind a country better than one we were left with.” #news #biden #inauguration
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Amanda Gorman said in an interview with Robin Roberts that she believes poetry is "about getting you to believe in yourself as a member of this country we call home." Watch the ABC News special - "Amanda Gorman: Brave Enough with Robin Roberts" - TONIGHT at 10|9c on ABC. https://abcn.ws/3htGnPh | ABC 20/20
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Amanda Gorman wants to speak with, not for, young people
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Watch Amanda Gorman's Powerful Climate Poem To UN: 'I Dare You To Do Good'
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Amanda Gorman, who gained national fame after reciting her poem "The Hill We Climb" at the Biden-Harris inauguration in 2021, read a new poem at the DNC that stressed unity. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/live-updates/democratic-convention-2024-day-2/?id=113016182&entryId=113044672 | ABC News
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‘There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.’ Amanda Gorman, the first-ever National Youth Poet Laureate, became the youngest-ever inaugural poet. As a person with a speech impediment, she's said she can relate to Pres. Biden and his refusal to be silenced by his stutter | NowThis Impact
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White House Blasts ABC, NBC, and CBS for Minuscule Coverage of Sheridan Gorman's Murder #shorts
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Welcome UNICEF Ambassador Amanda Gorman #SHORTS
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22-year-old Amanda Gorman makes history as youngest known inaugural poet with her original composition,
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Meet Amanda Gorman | Women's History Month Spotlight
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Amanda Gorman shares original poem during the DNC
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“With This Bright Voice” by Amanda Gorman, performed at the 2025 UNICEF Giving Tuesday Gala on December 2nd, 2025. Thank you, @unicefusa! 🩵 #givingtuesday | Amanda Gorman
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