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Using your voice is a political choice | Amanda Gorman

Using your voice is a political choice | Amanda Gorman

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For anyone who believes poetry is stuffy or elitist, Amanda Gorman -- the youngest inaugural poet in US history -- has some characteristically well-chosen words. Poetry is for everyone, she says, and at its core it's all about connection and collaboration. In this fierce talk and performance, she explains why poetry is inherently political, pays homage to her honorary ancestors and stresses the value of speaking out despite your fears. "Poetry has never been the language of barriers," Gorman says. "It's always been the language of bridges."
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km

this is good.

Jan 23rd
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Mahdi S.

nice

Jan 21st
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Using your voice is a political choice | Amanda Gorman

Using your voice is a political choice | Amanda Gorman

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