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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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Most poetry is about love not politics.
"If I choose not to speak out of fear, then there's no one that my silence is standing for" – Amanda Gorman
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Wtf was that about?
Ironic she’s using her race as a platform to boost her profile but calls everyone else a racist. Typical.
And not allowing white people to professionally translate your work even after you select them is a racist way to use your voice. Way to waste 15 minutes of fame.
I just learned that the approved Spanish translator of her work is now to be replaced by someone who matches Gorman's 'profile'. So a Spaniard won't be allowed to translate English work for Spaniards now unless they check all the boxes. Hmmm. And this was AFTER the same exact thing happened in the Netherlands to someone there too! Oh, I am so done with this little flash in the pan. Even Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would be against this nonsense. THIS IS RACISM, DO NOT SUPPORT IT.
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So only black African women can translate your poem? Looks like you are pissing off many people. Only African women can do it? Who the heck u think u are?
When was this Ted Talk filmed? No one is wearing a mask, that’s why I ask.
its so nice to see special needs children getting the spotlight once in a while so beautiful.
so fun fact amanda gorman is not descendant of slavery at all well ok she is but not the way she wants you to believe.
Now when she gets these calls…
Person: Hey we want you to speak, but don't make it political.
Her: Thank you for considering me, but could you do me a small favor and go onto Youtube and look up my Ted talk. Thanks, bye.
Oh haha old white men.?
Some of the best satanic witches love to talk with thier hands
She is so incredibly smart and eloquent for her young age.
I love you Amanda Gorman! Lucky me could see you in this youtube!
WOW SHE IS SOO TALENTED
Nice
Why does she keep having to bring it back to white men
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Well, this is amazing
Her presence is mesmerising and powerful
Everything aside, she is the most beautiful black woman i have ever seen.
Well yeah that's what we expected
This is nothing more than some liberal bs and if you can't see that then your blind.
What did y’all learn from this video fr?
Tears
Garbage
Amanda is amazing and inspiring! Recently started my poetry YouTube channel and I’m so excited! I hope to be like her one day!
Shes inovating with poetry even with her ted talk. Her whole speech is a poem! <3
Her speech impediment is fake
Trash.
Wow