2024-08-22 12:05:02
Amanda Gorman, the Los Angeles native who performed an original poem at the inauguration of President Joe Biden in 2021, will recite a new poem at the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday.
Gorman will debut the poem “This Sacred Scene” in support of Vice President Kamala Harris, as first reported by Vanity Fair.
She told Vanity Fair how the poem changed following Biden’s decision to end his reelection bid and endorsement of Harris as the Democratic nominee. The poem went from “celebrating an incumbent to expressing hope for what could be, especially at the idea of having a Black-Indian woman be president,” Gorman said.
Day 3 of the DNC, held in Chicago, will include speeches by former President Bill Clinton and former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will accept the Democratic vice-presidential nomination 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 watch Amanda Gorman and other DNC speakers?
The official livestream of the DNC will be available at DemConvention.com, but there are plenty of other ways to watch. That includes social media platforms and livestreaming services such as YouTube, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and Twitch, according to the DNC. People can also tune into the DNC through Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Roku TV, and Fire TV. Select coverage is also available to stream on Peacock (NBC coverage) and Max (CNN coverage).
The DNC will also be broadcast on major networks.
USA TODAY will provide livestream coverage on YouTube each night of the DNC, Monday through Thursday.
What is Amanda Gorman famous for?
Gorman made history as the first National Youth Poet Laureate in 2017, according to her website. 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 New York Times bestselling poetry collection, “Call Us What We Carry,” in 2021.
How old is Amanda Gorman?
“The Hill We Climb” poet is 26 years old.
Where was Amanda Gorman born?
Gorman was born and raised in Los Angeles, the daughter of an LA school teacher. She became the city’s first Youth Poet Laureate in 2014, USA TODAY reported in 2021.
Gorman began writing at an early age to cope with a speech impediment. At 14, she joined WriteGirl, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping teen girls discover their voice through creative writing.
The Harvard University graduate recalled her Southern California roots with the Los Angeles Times in 2022, from poetry workshops at Beyond Baroque in Venice to a memorable trip to the former L.A. Times headquarters, and how the COVID-19 pandemic “forced” her to “understand LA on different terms.”
USA TODAY reporter Amaris Encinas contributed to this article.
Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.
