Whose shoulders do you stand on? What do you stand for? Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman, the first youth Poet Laureate, begins the following TED Talk,
Amanda Gorman, the first youth Poet Laureate, begins the following TED Talk,
“I am the daughter of freedom fighters….”
Once you hear Amanda’s mantra, practiced before every public speaking engagement, you will understand her embrace of mother wit.
For anyone who believes poetry is stuffy or elitist, Amanda Gorman 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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