Young Poet Inspires Nation During Presidential Inauguration | NBC10 Philadelphia

Amanda Gorman, a 22-year-old poet, has inspired the nation thanks to her powerful poem during the presidential inauguration. NBC10’s Jacqueline London has the details.
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[@mariehill6427]

Am I the only who gets chills when she speaks ! All it takes is 1 person to believe in You =Yourself

[@barbarathompson6205]

This young black bold beautiful Giant is such a BLESSING.

[@amanda67]

Words have power

[@brendastanley2844]

The timing was perfect. God used Amanda as a messenger of hope to the US and to the world. Words are spirit and they speak life, and her words spoke hope and life during a very difficult time. It will be treasured with the Gettysburg address and Dr. King's infamous, I have a dream speech. Go, Amanda.

[@michellethompson2101]

Life is in the power of the tongue, thank you Miss Gorman to give us hope for the future.

[@MrGmorrison]

Her are just so beautiful a symphony, I call it "the audacity of words"

[@ingridprofitt6078]

Bravo, miss Gorman...thank you!

[@hazelem1266]

What a powerful and beautiful young woman.

[@zamfully]

To think of the faith Jill Biden had in this inspiring young woman is truly inspiring . We have a president and First Lady that are beautiful human being. Amanda is incredible. Brings hope to this country. A ray of light.

[@leathiarao1049]

God in his grace and mercy allowed Cicely Tyson to live like Moses to see the emergence of Amanda Gorman on the world stage. Then a few days later one brilliant soul was called home and another brilliant soul began to take her place. The Universe at work.

[@hazelem1266]

We watched from Australia 🙏🏽👏🏽

[@ileniepowell]

She really was a star all along, that's why she was noted and invited. I am surprised that the female reporter introducing the story seem not to have known that. Wow! Media needs to be more careful with information.

[@mauangmil8612]

She was already a star 🌟 quite accomplished for her young age. This platform only gave the world 🌎 the opportunity to see her.

[@theronedawson3236]

I can't help but to think of the that the late queen of soul Aretha Franklin sang the song. Young Gifted And Black.
I can imagine this song playing in the background as she reads her poem.

[@gilmoremccoy6930]

I absolutely love 💜💙 listening to Amanda ❤️!

[@simshill295]

Fresh air!

[@christmenejeanlouis3331]

Go Amanda Gorman, congratulations, and may the Lord bless you and family richly. You’re special

[@AbdulGani-ji9hd]

👍

[@rosalynbell5452]

You are wonderful love you baby

[@atashawright4348]

Not wasnt a star at all🙊😟 She absolutely was a star

[@thepeople8957]

First in a Nation over 200 years old, something is so wrong with that

[@soniabarua5829]

Joe 1.🇺🇸💙👫

[@gabriellemccullough-hanks9644]

I thought her poem was just so /so but I’m happy a young person is doing something positive.