Using your voice is a political choice | Amanda Gorman

The speaker begins by posing two questions about standing on the shoulders of others and what one stands for, using these to introduce the power and accessibility of poetry. She shares her personal mantra, which helps her overcome the fear of public speaking, and discusses the political nature of poetry, emphasizing its role in storytelling and societal change. The speaker highlights the importance of honoring those who came before and the impact of poetry in history and democracy. She concludes by acknowledging influential poets and the unique power of personal storytelling.

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