The author of the poem "The Hill We Climb," recited today at President Biden's inauguration, got her start at WriteGirl, an L.A.-based non-profit that helps teen girls hone writing skills.
With her stunning words and swan-like gestures, she rallied Americans around a moment of great division to look towards a future based on strength, survival and hope.
Amanda Gorman steals the show at US presidential inauguration
The 22-year-old poet was described by many as the star of the inaugural ceremony of newly elected US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. But who is Amanda Gorman? When day comes we ask ourselves / Where can we find light in this never-ending shade / The loss we carry / A sea we must wade / Braved the belly of the beast / We ve learned that quiet isn t always peace.
These are the opening lines of Amanda Gorman s poem, The Hill We Climb, that she recited at newly-elected US President Joe Biden s and Vice-President Kamala Harris inauguration ceremony on January 20.
Amid presidents and pop stars, poet Amanda Gorman grabs the spotlight at inauguration
By Hanna Krueger and Diti Kohli Globe Staff and Globe Correspondent,Updated January 20, 2021, 6:19 p.m.
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Amanda Gorman, 22, the youngest inauguration poet in US history, reads her poem The Hill We Climb at the inauguration of President Biden. (Video via C-SPAN, Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty)
If Amanda Gorman, 22, has it her way, her knockout poetry performance on the steps of the Capitol on Wednesday wonât be the last time she appears at a presidential inauguration. She plans on taking the oath of office herself.