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Along with musical and comedic performances by the likes of Stevie Marvel and Kenan Thompson, Amanda Gorman delivered a poem to awaken the viewers in celebration of Vice President Harris. In tune with the night time’s theme of freedom, Gorman spoke of the “audacity of hope” and vitality of voting on this election.

“We’re one household no matter faith, class or coloration. For what defines a patriot is not only a love of liberty however our love for each other. That is loud in our nation’s name as a result of whereas all of us love freedom, it’s love that frees us all,” she smiled. The poet and activist commanded the world in a periwinkle caped gown and was interrupted by applause many instances whereas reciting.

“Allow us to not simply imagine within the American dream, allow us to be worthy of it.”

In 2017, Gorman grew to become the primary Nationwide Youth Poet Laureate whereas attending Harvard College.

Gorman made historical past in 2021 when she delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden’s Washington, D.C., inauguration at simply 22 years outdated. Since that 2021 breakout efficiency, Gorman has printed three books of poetry for younger readers, carried out her melodic musings set to stay music at Carnegie Corridor and addressed the United Nations on subjects of world starvation and poverty.

The supply of her poem on the 2024 DNC marks her first look on this conference stage.

Watch her efficiency: