Amanda Gorman wore jewellery gifted by Oprah Winfrey; paid tribute to Maya Angelou
Amanda Gorman wore jewellery gifted by Oprah Winfrey; paid tribute to Maya Angelou
The sartorial tone at Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ inauguration leaned towards merging fashion with a message. Apart from the colours, even the designers chosen reflected that. The 22-year-old poet in attendance, Amanda Gorman, also veered towards the same. She delivered a powerful poem and also made a statement with her ensemble.
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“What was the poet’s name?” “Who was that incredible young woman?”
I’ll never forget hearing those questions roll through the audience of the Geffen Playhouse in 2018 when Amanda Gorman stepped off the stage. It was a star-studded Hollywood fundraiser for arts and education programs, a night full of boldface names. But as Amanda delivered her tightrope-taut verse with impossible poise, the room was hers. Sitting in the second row that night, I became a fan for life.
“Who was that?” “What was the poet’s name?”
Those questions ricocheted around the world again on Jan. 20, when Amanda Gorman delivered her original poem “The Hill We Climb,” at President Biden’s Inauguration. If the hardest part of an artist’s job is to fully and honestly meet the moment, Amanda delivered a master class. She spoke truth to power and embodied clear-eyed hope to a weary nation. She revealed us to ourselves.
Here’s the best part: there are so many more moments for Amanda Gorman to meet.
Now the world knows the poet’s name.
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All Things Must Pass - George Harrison + The Hill We Climb - Amanda Gorman. Mardi Gras 2021
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If you are still unfamiliar with any work Amanda GormanThe youngest inaugural poet of the country, chances are you are at least familiar with his image:
Gorman has since surfaced Time cover, “The Ellen Show” and In the super bowl, Where she wore another version of the headband crown, which had a large edge of beads:
Red Prada Headband…
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“The Hill We Climb” is a poem written by Amanda Gorman and recited by her at the inauguration of Joe Biden on January 20, 2021. The poem was written in the weeks following the 2020 United States presidential election, with significant passages written on the night of January 6, 2021, in response to the storming of the United States Capitol. Gorman was twenty-two years old when she recited the poem, making her the youngest inaugural poet ever. The poem was written to call for “unity and collaboration and togetherness” among the American people and emphasize the opportunity that the future holds.[1] “The Hill We Climb” was widely praised for its message, phrasing, and delivery. Critics generally considered the recitation one of the highlights of the inauguration. Many felt that the poem represented a call for unity and would remain relevant beyond the inauguration. Gorman drew large amounts of attention, particularly on social media, after the poem’s recitation and two upcoming books by Gorman topped best seller lists. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wz4YuEvJ3y40“When day comes, we step out of the shade aflame and unafraid. The new dawn blooms as we free it. For 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 Hill We Climb”
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