Amanda Gorman delivers a message of unity at the United Nations with the poem “An Ode We Owe”
With her words to world leaders at the United Nations, 24-year-old poet Amanda Gorman wanted to express the power of unity.
Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY
Amanda Gorman, a Los Angeles native who recited her own poem at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in 2021, will recite a new poem at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday.
As Vanity Fair first reported, Gorman will publish the poem “This Sacred Scene” in support of Vice President Kamala Harris.
She told Vanity Fair how the poem changed after Biden’s decision to withdraw his re-election campaign and his endorsement of Harris as the Democratic nominee. The poem changed from “a celebration of an incumbent to an expression of hope for what could be, especially given the idea of an African-Indian woman becoming president,” Gorman said.
On the third day of the DNC, which is taking place in Chicago, former President Bill Clinton and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will be among those giving speeches. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will accept the Democratic nomination for vice president on Wednesday evening.
When will Amanda Gorman recite her poem at the DNC?
Gorman will perform “This Sacred Scene” at 6:45 p.m. PDT at the United Center in Chicago.
How can I see Amanda Gorman and other DNC speakers?
The official livestream of the DNC will be available on DemConvention.com, but there are plenty of other ways to watch. These include social media platforms and livestreaming services like YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitch, according to the DNC. People can also watch the DNC via Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku TV and Fire TV. Select coverage can also be streamed on Peacock (NBC coverage) and Max (CNN coverage).
The DNC is also broadcast on the major networks.
USA TODAY will provide live stream coverage of the DNC every night Monday through Thursday on YouTube.
What is Amanda Gorman famous for?
According to her website, Gorman made history in 2017 as the first National Youth Poet Laureate. Four years later, she became the youngest inaugural poet in American history—other inaugural poets include Maya Angelou and Robert Frost. At Biden’s inauguration, Gorman recited “The Hill We Climb.” She is also the author of several books, including the poetry collection “Call Us What We Carry,” which was a 2021 New York Times bestseller.
How old is Amanda Gorman?
The poet of “The Hill We Climb” is 26 years old.
Where was Amanda Gorman born?
Born and raised in Los Angeles, the daughter of a teacher, Gorman became the city’s first Youth Poet Laureate in 2014, USA TODAY reported in 2021.
Gorman began writing at a young age to cope with a speech impediment. At 14, she joined WriteGirl, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit that helps teens discover their voice through creative writing.
The Harvard University graduate recalled her Southern California roots at the Los Angeles Times in 2022, from poetry workshops at Beyond Baroque in Venice to a memorable trip to the former LA Times headquarters and how the COVID-19 pandemic has “forced” her to “understand LA through different eyes.”
USA TODAY reporter Amaris Encinas contributed to this article.
Paris Barraza is a trends reporter covering California for The Desert Sun. Reach her at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter at @ParisBarraza.
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