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Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true:
That even as we grieved, we grew
That even as we hurt, we hoped
That even as we tired, we tried

Amanda Gorman

One thing is certain, if we merge mercy with might and might with right, then love becomes our legacy and change our children's birthright.

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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

We've learned that quiet isn't always peace.
In the norms and notions of what "just is" isn't always justice.

Amanda Gorman

We are striving to forge our union with purpose.
To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters, and conditions of man.

Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman

Amanda Gorman

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Born: March 7, 1998 (age 28)

Bio: Amanda S. C. Gorman is an American poet, activist, and model. Her work focuses on issues of oppression, feminism, race and marginalization, as well as the African diaspora. Gorman was the first person to be named National Youth Poet Laureate.

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