Amanda Gorman: Meet The First African-American Youth Poet Laureate | TODAY

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  • Опубликовано: 17 окт 2024

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  • @Jendromeda
    @Jendromeda 3 года назад +67

    you hear it over and over again with these successful brilliant kids.....raised by a single mother. BRAVO.

    • @Kevin-ct1id
      @Kevin-ct1id 3 года назад +5

      Her mother was my 6 grade english teacher lmao

    • @sixelakeller5377
      @sixelakeller5377 3 года назад

      @@Kevin-ct1id wow where?

  • @arctic_haze
    @arctic_haze 3 года назад +298

    I discovered Amanda Gorman today when she read the poem at the Presidential Inauguration and I am already a fan.

    • @dgronzega8073
      @dgronzega8073 3 года назад +3

      I wonder if she could imagine then, that she would be at the 2021 Presidential Inaugeration

    • @DaisySun4
      @DaisySun4 3 года назад +1

      Me too.

    • @yesterdaysaregone
      @yesterdaysaregone 3 года назад +3

      Same here...
      She's Beautiful,Powerful...
      My Thanks to her mother for nurturing her helping her to be what she is today🖤
      Wishing Them Best wishes...

    • @RICHSOULheartofgold
      @RICHSOULheartofgold 3 года назад +2

      Same!

    • @mattmarzula
      @mattmarzula 3 года назад

      You mean none of you knew she was selected with the honor of National Youth Poet Laureate in April 2017 by the Librarian of Congress who was selected by The President of The United States?

  • @nyacorreia4059
    @nyacorreia4059 3 года назад +351

    Who’s been watching all her interviews since the inauguration?

    • @jessicafalstein
      @jessicafalstein 3 года назад +9

      everyone.

    • @philevans1119
      @philevans1119 3 года назад +4

      Me! Totally impressed by the Inauguration speech!!

    • @namargang9313
      @namargang9313 3 года назад +5

      I'm just speechless all the way from the Netherlands! This young lady just takes my breath away and I can't help but wonder, how many more young men and women out there that just need the chance to shine and show us true talents?

    • @mattmarzula
      @mattmarzula 3 года назад +3

      Everyone who clicks on the videos suggested by RUclips.

    • @thealienzofficial7160
      @thealienzofficial7160 3 года назад

      OH MY GOD SHE IS THE SHITTIEST WRITER WHO EVER LIVED. HOW ABOUT RAP?

  • @toute1940
    @toute1940 3 года назад +110

    Two years later, I believe she’s mastered the “R” pronunciation. Beautiful and intelligent young woman 👩

  • @LD86
    @LD86 3 года назад +147

    I am not American... but listening to Amanda at Biden's inauguration gave me chills and made me cry! So beautiful, powerful and inspiring. What a shimmering start to a new chapter and era that will hopefully be the healing balm America needs.

    • @ocjok3r
      @ocjok3r 3 года назад +1

      People like you are part of the problem.

    • @LD86
      @LD86 3 года назад +3

      @@ocjok3r The problem was Trump being in office for 4 years. Thank god that's over, and now his reckoning will be upon him.

    • @ocjok3r
      @ocjok3r 3 года назад +1

      @@LD86 right right, Orange Man Bad, I know I know

    • @LD86
      @LD86 3 года назад +3

      @@ocjok3r Glad to hear it!

    • @LD86
      @LD86 3 года назад

      @thomas brunn Sit down, troglodyte.

  • @bobbygriz5648
    @bobbygriz5648 3 года назад +129

    An absolute treasure and there aren't words to describe her.

  • @sococo1464
    @sococo1464 3 года назад +121

    Wow her speech has improved so much in 2 years especially her Rs. She is incredible!

    • @deehowe4141
      @deehowe4141 3 года назад +3

      So Coco riiiiight??!!!!! I heard it and it touched me so deeply. At first I did not know what I was hearing. Heard it as an accent at first, then I remembered...

  • @MissPriss919
    @MissPriss919 6 лет назад +520

    Fix the title. She is the FIRST youth poet laureate...period.

    • @amranaadan1112
      @amranaadan1112 5 лет назад +14

      Agree!!

    • @shen3844
      @shen3844 4 года назад +12

      THANK YOU !!

    • @VincenzoPickatelli
      @VincenzoPickatelli 3 года назад +8

      Amen!

    • @nobodyknows3180
      @nobodyknows3180 3 года назад +15

      She sure proved it today. January 20, 2021. "The Hill We Climb"

    • @mattmarzula
      @mattmarzula 3 года назад +6

      @@nobodyknows3180 technically, she proved it in 2017 when she was selected.

  • @azizaaziz7070
    @azizaaziz7070 3 года назад +54

    A real inspiration for young people everywhere. Her inauguration poem had me weeping.

    • @bernicelewis7475
      @bernicelewis7475 3 года назад +3

      So powerful,meaningful and you can tell it was coming from her heart not just her mouth I love this young lady.

  • @Joyfilled_Heart
    @Joyfilled_Heart 3 года назад +11

    Well here I am!! I listened to Amanda Gorman this morning and my hope in humanity is RENEWED. I am a big fan of Amanda Gorman! Bravo!

  • @fingerprint5511
    @fingerprint5511 3 года назад +49

    I'm not American but I am so delighted and grateful I am alive at the same time as this blessed Piscean soul 🙏🏼

  • @barbaradesiderio3289
    @barbaradesiderio3289 3 года назад +16

    Her poem made me cry it was so beautiful and to the point

  • @slinkystarfirelight5968
    @slinkystarfirelight5968 3 года назад +35

    This young lady is extremely extraordinary! I see a bright fufure for this beauty, whether academic or political..she's got the drive and passion for both!

  • @farmerjones5479
    @farmerjones5479 3 года назад +20

    How can a young woman inspire an old woman?! "And a child shall lead them!" Thank you Amanda you touched a part of my heart that I didn't know existed.

  • @justmyopinion9883
    @justmyopinion9883 3 года назад +70

    Amanda is beautiful and gifted. My first time seeing her was at Joe Biden's inauguration. I believe she has a magnificent career ahead of her.

  • @colleenjackson4227
    @colleenjackson4227 3 года назад +4

    I’ve listened to her poetry and interviews over and over.

  • @ahalya1922
    @ahalya1922 4 года назад +31

    I meet her at my school a couple of days ago. She was awesome!

  • @bebunkdelux
    @bebunkdelux 6 лет назад +26

    I Am very impressed with your poetry. Thank God I can read your poetry via cc as I am now deaf.I can tell by your facial expressions and your eyes you are a very intelligent individual.
    I also acknowledge to your mother what a wonderful job she did as a single parent as i raised 3 kids by myself and know how hard your job was/is to a certain point as no one's scenario is the same.Your words can empower people to make changes in this world. Don't ever stop being you. This country needs a presence like you. Speak up about the injustices in this country. We are the luckiest people to live in a country that allows us to speak our peace. I am 57 years old and if God allows me to live long enough, i will vote for you if you run for president.You keep on keepin' on and live your dream!

    • @mariacosta2072
      @mariacosta2072 3 года назад +2

      👏👏👏♥️♥️♥️👏👏👏

  • @chrisehmke1651
    @chrisehmke1651 3 года назад +24

    Speech impediment? Amanda? She is the most powerful speaker I ever heard!

  • @frankgeritano4107
    @frankgeritano4107 3 года назад +30

    Maya Angelou would be so very proud of you!! STILL RISE! Such a gifted young lady!!

  • @erikarascon1347
    @erikarascon1347 3 года назад +7

    I think I could listen to her talk about anything 💗

  • @musicg1696
    @musicg1696 3 года назад +35

    She is a stunning talent that heals and inspires with her words. Thank you Ms. Gorman.

  • @mariacosta2072
    @mariacosta2072 3 года назад +19

    Making those who marched before her proud!!!!
    God bless your every step sweet girl ♥️♥️♥️♥️👌👌👌👏👏👍♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @ktb6415
      @ktb6415 3 года назад +2

      Sweet Woman

  • @surfercrow
    @surfercrow 3 года назад +14

    Instant fan since today’s Inauguration. You’re an inspiration, Amanda!♥️

  • @mutulehephsiba5961
    @mutulehephsiba5961 3 года назад +96

    Those of us who got to know of Amanda Gorman during Biden's inauguration can we assemble here

  • @coprguy1
    @coprguy1 3 года назад +7

    How is it, this young person, makes my heart soar whenever I hear her speak?

    • @rosean374
      @rosean374 3 года назад +1

      Yes. Me as well

  • @41yearoldnewdriver
    @41yearoldnewdriver 6 лет назад +23

    Oh congratulations Amanda! I'm a poet too! You are the first Youth Poet Laureate of the United States!

  • @ethiopianabesha
    @ethiopianabesha 3 года назад +1

    YESSSSS---She's POWERFUL!!!!! I met her a few years ago in Sacramento, California.

  • @MG-jj3pn
    @MG-jj3pn 5 лет назад +24

    She is amazing
    Support our schools and the arts

  • @anagomez9620
    @anagomez9620 3 года назад +18

    Her petite body , her ebony silky skin is just the cover of this library of a treasure that at her tender years it’s has giving us a small peek of what’s comming , as a woman she will empower so many future women , she is a jewel , thank you ms Amanda’s mom for sharing her with us . Blessings!🕊🌎🕊🌏🕊🌍🕊❤️

  • @dang.s
    @dang.s 3 года назад +25

    This young lady makes MLK proud, and so America.

  • @lamrechane2477
    @lamrechane2477 3 года назад +105

    Who came here after Biden's inauguration

  • @seniorpeep3475
    @seniorpeep3475 5 лет назад +32

    Her mom is my english teacher

  • @littleninjai222
    @littleninjai222 3 года назад +8

    She is truly impressive even in her much younger years. Wow!

  • @joevasquez6375
    @joevasquez6375 5 лет назад +25

    Never been a Youth Poet Laureate? WOW, what a representation as the first one!

  • @Joanne-Ulysses
    @Joanne-Ulysses 6 лет назад +15

    Uplifting !! she deserves it !! Amanda is opening doors!

  • @okorno22
    @okorno22 3 года назад +14

    Even her normal conversation sounds like poetry

  • @arianna6224
    @arianna6224 6 лет назад +62

    Her mother is my teacher

  • @keithwilliams4845
    @keithwilliams4845 3 года назад +4

    I am so proud of this young woman, I can’t keep crying for her.

  • @Joeelectronicschematicsforauto
    @Joeelectronicschematicsforauto 3 года назад +19

    I'm sure a lot of people are here after inauguration

  • @fleaflicker1451
    @fleaflicker1451 3 года назад +1

    Im here after the inauguration, what an incredible young woman. Such a bright light for our future.

  • @davidanthonystone5165
    @davidanthonystone5165 3 года назад +10

    Bless You with Love and Peace

    • @davidanthonystone5165
      @davidanthonystone5165 3 года назад +1

      Always Open The Doors and Windows and Let The Light Shine In ❤️

  • @donbrown1284
    @donbrown1284 3 года назад +9

    I hear the speech impediment much more pronounced here than in the present, three years later. I thought she was deaf at first. Good for her for working to rise above it.

  • @alwlawcenter
    @alwlawcenter 6 лет назад +47

    She's beautiful!

    •  5 лет назад +4

      Very proud!

    • @vesqy
      @vesqy 3 года назад

      kap

  • @vidaleilan6183
    @vidaleilan6183 3 года назад +8

    Completely different feeling about this person, the difference for the change that we need it❤️

  • @ms.andrea172
    @ms.andrea172 3 года назад +1

    Wow, her speech has improved so much. So proud of this young lady and her amazing way with words!

  • @afluffywhitekitty8589
    @afluffywhitekitty8589 3 года назад +36

    She's stupidly beautiful

  • @markgosser9578
    @markgosser9578 3 года назад +9

    I love this young woman, she is very inspiring.

  • @shinkafa8737
    @shinkafa8737 3 года назад +21

    What a magnificent soul.

  • @twikwamegh397
    @twikwamegh397 3 года назад +3

    What a daughter!!!!! Just beautiful!!!!!

  • @Destathebook
    @Destathebook 3 года назад +9

    She is absolutely stunning, inspiring and yes, spectacular, too!

  • @PFinty
    @PFinty 3 года назад +8

    This incredibly impressive young lady may have just saved the world 🙂

  • @slg-streamoflibrationgospe4828
    @slg-streamoflibrationgospe4828 3 года назад +7

    “Breaking through is opening the door & keep it open so that other people can come through.”

    • @coolrevagh
      @coolrevagh 3 года назад +1

      An amazing concept right there... serious intelect for one so young

  • @williamprice3440
    @williamprice3440 3 года назад +46

    The best inaugural speaker.

    • @mschmuck2
      @mschmuck2 3 года назад +1

      Yes

    • @svalentine4667
      @svalentine4667 3 года назад

      Maybe at this past inauguration, but both Robert Frost and Maya Angelou have been inaugural poets before, so she isn’t close to being the best inaugural poet of all time, much less speaker.

  • @melaniebrantner6844
    @melaniebrantner6844 3 года назад +3

    Amanda Gorman,
    You are an amazing young lady . She definitely has my vote. 🕊️

  • @meccamorgan2999
    @meccamorgan2999 3 года назад +1

    I was so touched by her poem read at the 2021 inauguration. Thank you Amanda! You are dope, dope.

  • @lorettabrecht3844
    @lorettabrecht3844 3 года назад +6

    She’s an inspiration to everybody!!

  • @acricucci9760
    @acricucci9760 3 года назад +1

    Beautiful young woman, beautiful spirit, beautiful expression of thoughts and hopes. How wonderful that so many of us were introduced to you on Inauguration Day!

  • @d-not_telling
    @d-not_telling 3 года назад +1

    A beautiful young lady with a beautiful heart and soul. And a talent and a passion that is a treasure I hope she continue to share.

  • @Annabee399
    @Annabee399 3 года назад +19

    Whoa! She motivates me to market myself and 1400 pieces of literature. What an inspiration.

    • @jamesvaidyan81
      @jamesvaidyan81 3 года назад +1

      Best wishes Anissha

    • @Annabee399
      @Annabee399 3 года назад

      @@jamesvaidyan81 Oh, thank you, I'm researching what to do with the material. And how to best get the "Words" into public forums.

  • @LBDesignsIIV
    @LBDesignsIIV 3 года назад +5

    Her speech has improved so much!

  • @abdrema7272
    @abdrema7272 3 года назад +2

    Gorman is a national treasure. Great interview, Jenna!

  • @mattmarzula
    @mattmarzula 3 года назад +17

    I'm so glad that she was selected by the Librarian of Congress who was selected by The President of The United States to be the first black female National Youth Poet Laureate in April of 2017.

    • @renewilson2540
      @renewilson2540 3 года назад +2

      Other fun fact, First Lady Jill Biden played a major role in her selection. You have to LOVE educators!

    • @susancavanaugh5843
      @susancavanaugh5843 3 года назад +1

      Frump had nothing to do with her nomination

    • @SC-uq2jf
      @SC-uq2jf 3 года назад

      @Matt Marzula, Amanda Gorman s selected by the Library of Congress in 2016 to SERVE as Poet Laureate in 2017. trump the RACIST , INCOMPETENT FRAUD who LIED about 35,000 times while in office, allowed 400,000+ Americans to DIE of COVID19 would not know Amanda Gorman's title of Young National Poet Laureate of BOTH California and NATIONAL AWARDS if it was printed on paper for him to read, which he CLEARLY does not do, ESPECIALLY OUR CONSTITUTION.

  • @CiaraLynn
    @CiaraLynn 3 года назад +4

    great job to amanda, an inspiration to all--even my 83 year old grandmother!

  • @MsSnowbunny10
    @MsSnowbunny10 3 года назад +2

    I'm smiling from the ear to ear. Robin Roberts interview was awesome! Amanda has been such a blessing for so many people, lifting spirits taking the weight off, being able to breath again ❤ AMANDA YOU DID THAT! Much love many blessings 🙌🏼🙏🏽

  • @s.f.morris7331
    @s.f.morris7331 3 года назад +1

    i think im gonna call yellow her color! what a beautiful young inspiring human being. how uplifting. maybe we need someone like this one day as a President!

  • @bensmith4665
    @bensmith4665 3 года назад +11

    If I’m still alive I will vote for her.

  • @felixrudder5796
    @felixrudder5796 3 года назад +17

    This Harvard girl has a talented twin sister who is already a producer

  • @benice646
    @benice646 3 года назад +2

    She is amazing young lady!!! I wish she well!!!❤️🥰

  • @carlosguillen297
    @carlosguillen297 3 года назад +1

    A new black star has been shining on the horizon. I’m so enchanted by the use of her words. She’s AMAZING!!

  • @Maijoyful
    @Maijoyful 3 года назад +8

    Simply Amazing!

  • @Vanessa-gk6lk
    @Vanessa-gk6lk 3 года назад +2

    What a beautiful, intelligent and brave young lady!

  • @andromedastrike1505
    @andromedastrike1505 3 года назад +1

    BRAVOOOOOOOOO - new fan here! She stands for everything that is GREAT! amazing!

  • @suedanoah2983
    @suedanoah2983 3 года назад +1

    I am so proud, also, to see how she doesn't alter her Afro-hair heritage and wears so elegantly... She's so unique and inspirational!!!

  • @baldeh4
    @baldeh4 3 года назад +2

    Her skin is so beautiful ma cha Allah

  • @ottodidakt3069
    @ottodidakt3069 3 года назад +1

    God bless and God speed Amanda !

  • @dailanicuspert8069
    @dailanicuspert8069 4 года назад +7

    she is good at poetry for 22

  • @shootingsportstransparency7461
    @shootingsportstransparency7461 3 года назад +2

    Grace beauty style and brains all in one

  • @BK-lc7vb
    @BK-lc7vb 3 года назад

    Amanda's awesome! Jenna is a delightful presenter!

  • @mycoffeemyday
    @mycoffeemyday 5 лет назад +8

    Beautifully poetic. Great job!

  • @dineshkumar6879
    @dineshkumar6879 3 года назад +2

    God bless you Amanda.

  • @gillowens24
    @gillowens24 5 лет назад +11

    Well done girl

  • @sarahcole9526
    @sarahcole9526 4 года назад +4

    Yes, she is, I am not a poet but when I was 9 years old at Cole Church our Sunday teacher had at least 13 children learn the [creation ] and I learn it in 4 days .

    • @eileenmiller7522
      @eileenmiller7522 3 года назад

      My daughter recited it for her 3rd grade assembly then people started inviting her for other events. She was awesome!!! Never pursued that as a career but I’ll never forget it❤️She is now 48 years old

  • @soniab3731
    @soniab3731 3 года назад +1

    I think now they will give her noble prize 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

    • @amandascgorman584
      @amandascgorman584 3 года назад

      Hello thanks for your comments and supports, your comments and constant supports have brought me this far. Keep supporting❤️
      Please send me a mail via amandascgorman2@gmail.com

  • @erikpeterson25
    @erikpeterson25 3 года назад

    TRUE CHAMPION!!! What a beautiful young lady!!! And not just speaking of her looks!!!

  • @deborahfard5435
    @deborahfard5435 4 года назад +5

    Go Girl!

  • @mannblow
    @mannblow 3 года назад +1

    Love this little African Princess 👑

  • @lightninggaming016
    @lightninggaming016 3 года назад +1

    Ohh i wish maya Angelo could witness Amanda she would love her

  • @richardhasbrouck9159
    @richardhasbrouck9159 3 года назад +1

    Your poem was absolutely beautiful, thank you.

    • @mattmarzula
      @mattmarzula 3 года назад

      When you address the video, you address the content creator. In this case, that's the Today Show.

  • @simongladdish777
    @simongladdish777 3 года назад +2

    Roll over Seamus Heaney. This girl is a poetic genie!

  • @FUDGEWILLI
    @FUDGEWILLI 3 года назад +14

    🙏 inspiration. You will be president one day

    • @msamuel1948
      @msamuel1948 3 года назад

      Yes speak it into her life, she will be president one day in Jesus name.

  • @africanandproud6792
    @africanandproud6792 3 года назад +4

    I think this young lady will some day speak at a president's inauguration.

  • @nenaenriquez3480
    @nenaenriquez3480 3 года назад +1

    Emotional loving support, quality education for starters is foundation for better future for ALL!

  • @darnellbyrd8003
    @darnellbyrd8003 3 года назад +7

    She is most definitely another maya Angelou may her voice speak threw eternity

  • @itendj5386
    @itendj5386 3 года назад +1

    Amazing young lady!

  • @snyidamullings7985
    @snyidamullings7985 3 года назад +1

    Wow wow and 2021 powerful

  • @fredm5245
    @fredm5245 3 года назад

    If you can see it, you can believe it...Fantastic, etch these words in stone.

  • @madchevy121382
    @madchevy121382 3 года назад +1

    the poem was sooo great I never heard the speech impetement wonderful words in a time of social divide unreal Awesome Amanda!

  • @lindaa.3199
    @lindaa.3199 3 года назад +1

    Truly a beautiful soul, her future looks very bright!

    • @amandascgorman584
      @amandascgorman584 3 года назад

      Hello thanks for your comments and supports, your comments and constant supports have brought me this far. Keep supporting❤️
      Please send me a mail via amandascgorman2@gmail.com

  • @lisarenee2495
    @lisarenee2495 3 года назад +1

    I feel so inspired 😍she is beautiful 😊