", Thank you! Martin Luther King Jr. Less obvious but perhaps more incredible, was the jewelry donned by Gorman. '", RELATED: Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Shares Powerful Message, "[Gorman] said, 'I've already picked out my coat. 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Here's the full poem from Amanda Gorman, who is the youngest poet to ever read at an inauguration. The 22-year-old Gorman referenced everything from Biblical scripture to âHamilton,â and at times echoed the oratory of John F. Kennedy and the Rev. Maya Angelou is cheering—and so am I.”, Gorman apparently saw the post and thanked Oprah via Twitter, tweeting, "I would be nowhere without the women whose footsteps I dance in. Gorman wore earrings and a ring gifted by Oprah Winfrey as she recited her poem, "The Hill We Climb." ", Oprah Winfrey provided the earrings and caged bird ring worn by Amanda Gorman, who at 22 made history as the youngest inaugural poet ever, @GayleKing reports https://t.co/1LntlB7T7E pic.twitter.com/5QMm6rb8hr, Winfrey also took to her Instagram account on Wednesday afternoon, writing, "I have never been prouder to see another young woman rise! It's my favorite color.'" Amanda Gorman, the youngest-ever poet laureate, sent a worldwide message of hope awakening for Joe Biden's Inauguration. Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in the U.S., was photographed by artist Awol Erizku for the cover of TIME. In one of the inauguration's most talked about moments, poet Amanda Gorman summoned images dire and triumphant Wednesday as she called out to the world âeven as we grieved, we grew." In 1993, Winfrey gifted the inaugural poet, Maya Angelou, a coat and gloves. STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS, TYLER PERRY AND CLASSIC HITS, Madea’s Farewell The Play - Virtual Museum, Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Shares Powerful Message. Today, the Presidential Inaugural Committee for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris announced that former National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman will perform her poetry at the 59th Presidential Inaugural Swearing-In Ceremony, set to take place on Wednesday, January 20, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. CELEBS, Oprah Gifts Poet Amanda Gorman Caged Bird Ring and Earrings To Wear At Inauguration. Poet Amanda Gorman thanks Oprah Winfrey for caged bird ring symbolising Maya Angelou she wore to inauguration. When poet laureate Amanda Gorman spoke during the 2021 inauguration ceremony, all I could focus on were her powerful, beautiful words. Share. Amanda Gorman exploded onto the national stage when she spoke at President Joe Biden's inauguration. Amanda Gorman was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. While reciting my poem, I wore a ring with a caged birdâa gift from @Oprah for the occasion , to symbolize Maya Angelou, a previous inaugural poet. Gorman responded to Winfrey's message on Twitter. Amanda Gorman, the first youth poet laureate, shared brilliant words of resilience and redemption at the inauguration. BY Aris Folley 01/21/21 09:48 AM EST. ... Kim Kardashian seen without wedding ring ⦠Oprah Gifts Poet Amanda Gorman Caged Bird Ring and Earrings To Wear At Inauguration Gayle King revealed the news of the generous offering. After Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States, the 22-year-old Gorman recited her powerful poem âThe Hill We Climb.â. During CBS Newsâ live broadest of the inauguration, Gayle King revealed that her longtime friend Oprah Winfrey gifted jewelry to Gorman for her to wear at the inauguration. CELEBS, Oprah Gifts Poet Amanda Gorman Caged Bird Ring and Earrings To Wear At Inauguration. It's yellow. "She said, 'I'd like to get a coat for you to carry on that tradition. Amanda Gorman/Instagram. I would be nowhere without the women whose footsteps I dance in," she wrote. Read Amanda Gorman's poems, including her Joe Biden inauguration and Super Bowl speeches "We Rise," "The Miracle of Morning, "In This Place." Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman recited her poem "The Hill We Climb" during President Joe Biden's inauguration. NEW YORK â At age 22, poet Amanda Gorman, chosen to read at the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden, already has a history of writing for official occasions. Brava Brava, @amandascgorman! Users can unsubscribe at anytime. â Amanda Gorman (@TheAmandaGorman) ... "Oprah got her the earrings that she's wearing and, on her hand, she has a ring that's shaped like ⦠Amanda Gorman, 22, made history Wednesday as the youngest inaugural poet in US history. She is the author of the The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country (Viking Books for Young Readers, March 2021), the poetry collection The Hill We Climb (Viking, September 2021) and The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough (Penmanship Books, 2015). STREAM EXCLUSIVE ORIGINALS, TYLER PERRY AND CLASSIC HITS, Madeaâs Farewell The Play - Virtual Museum, Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Shares Powerful Message. She reached out to Amanda because [Winfrey] bought Maya her coat that she wore that day," King explained. Her jewelry, gifted by Oprah Winfrey, carried special significance. The talk show host sent Gorman a pair of gold hoops with a hanging diamond as well as a birdcage ring from Of Rare Origin as a gesture to honor previous inauguration poet ⦠After she finished, though, I ⦠https://t.co/5Tegd20sko, By clicking submit, I consent to receiving BET Newsletters and other marketing emails. ", Thank you! Oprah Gifted Amanda Gorman With The Jewels She Wore To The 46th Inauguration Oprah sent youth poet laureate Amanda Gorman jewelry to wear to ⦠It's yellow. "Somehow we've weathered and witnessed a ⦠Published January 20th She reached out to Amanda because [Winfrey] bought Maya her coat that she wore that day," King explained. Award-winning poet Amanda Gorman said the ring she wore while reading her poem Wednesday at President Bidenâs inauguration ceremony was gifted to her by Oprah Winfrey and depicted a ⦠... We settled on this ring,â Gorman ⦠Maya Angelou is cheeringâand so am I.â, Gorman apparently saw the post and thanked Oprah via Twitter, tweeting, "I would be nowhere without the women whose footsteps I dance in. "Thank you! I would be nowhere without the women whose footsteps I dance in. Oprah gifted Amanda Gorman earrings, caged bird ring for inauguration 'My hope is that my poem will represent a moment of unity for our country.' © 2020 BET Interactive, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Black Entertainment Television LLC. https://t.co/5Tegd20sko, By clicking submit, I consent to receiving BET Newsletters and other marketing emails. During CBS News’ live broadest of the inauguration, Gayle King revealed that her longtime friend Oprah Winfrey gifted jewelry to Gorman for her to wear at the inauguration. Gorman exuded elegance in full measure, pairing a double-breasted Prada coat over a white collared shirt, which she wore with a bright yellow topper and black leather skirt. Oprah Gifts Poet Amanda Gorman Caged Bird Ring and Earrings To Wear At Inauguration Gayle King revealed the news of the generous offering. After Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as President and Vice President of the United States, the 22-year-old Gorman recited her powerful poem “The Hill We Climb.”. Amanda Gorman, who made history as the youngest ever Inaugural poet, was backed by some incredible star power. BET Newsletters are subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms "She said, 'I'd like to get a coat for you to carry on that tradition. of Use. Amanda Gorman is only 22, ... Gayle King reported for CBS News that her earrings were a gift from Oprah Winfrey and the caged bird ring she wore was a tribute to Angelou. Gorman exuded elegance in full measure, pairing a double-breasted Prada coat over a white collared shirt, which she wore with a bright yellow topper and black leather skirt. Amanda Gorman, the young poet who appeared at President Joe Bidenâs inauguration, has landed a modeling deal with IMG. Hereâs to the women who have climbed my hills before. So instead of a coat, Winfrey gave Gorman earrings and "a ring that's shaped like a caged bird" as a tribute to Angelou's famous poem, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Oprah also sent Angelou a gift before her reading at Bill Clinton's 1993 inauguration. At 22, Amanda Gorman is the youngest poet to read at a presidential inauguration. Joe Biden may have become our newest president at Wednesdayâs inauguration ceremony, but 22-year-old Amanda Gorman exquisitely stole the show with authority, elegance, and sheer class.. Amanda Gorman became the youngest inaugural poet in history after delivering a searing rendition of her poem, âThe Hill We Climbâ, at the 59th Inauguration Ceremony of Joe Biden. BET Newsletters are sent by BET Networks, 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10003. www.bet.com, TRENDING IN The youngest known inaugural poet took the stage to recite a new work titled, âThe Hill We Climb,â which she wrote in response to the January 6th attack on the Capitol. We would like to show you a description here but the site wonât allow us. For Amanda Gorman, Inauguration Day was just the beginning. Kamala Harris wasnât the only Black woman centerstage yesterday. While reciting my poem, I wore a ring with a caged bird—a gift from @Oprah for the occasion, to symbolize Maya Angelou, a previous inaugural poet. Here's to the women who have climbed my hills before. Scroll To See More Images. © 2020 BET Interactive, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Black Entertainment Television LLC. '", RELATED: Inauguration Poet Amanda Gorman Shares Powerful Message, "[Gorman] said, 'I've already picked out my coat. Amanda Gorman: 2020âwhat a year. Ahead of her reading, Oprah gifted Gorman a pair of earrings and birdcage ring, referencing previous inauguration poet Maya Angelou's work "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." Users can unsubscribe at anytime. She graduated from Harvard University in 2020. of Use. When Amanda Gorman was chosen to write and deliver an original poem, ... Gorman reached for a head-to-toe outfit from Prada, ... Other symbolic touches included a ring ⦠I would be nowhere without the women whose footsteps I dance in. While reciting my poem, I wore a ring with a caged bird—a gift from @Oprah for the occasion , to symbolize Maya Angelou, a previous inaugural poet. "While reciting my poem, I wore a ring with a caged birdâa gift from @Oprah for the occasion, to symbolize Maya Angelou, a previous inaugural poet. It was rough for all of us. "Maya [Angelou] did Bill Clinton's address. ", Oprah Winfrey provided the earrings and caged bird ring worn by Amanda Gorman, who at 22 made history as the youngest inaugural poet ever, @GayleKing reports https://t.co/1LntlB7T7E pic.twitter.com/5QMm6rb8hr, Winfrey also took to her Instagram account on Wednesday afternoon, writing, "I have never been prouder to see another young woman rise! Amanda Gorman's books top Amazon's bestseller list after inauguration. "Maya [Angelou] did Bill Clinton's address. Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in history, steps into the spotlight with an emotional poem, "The Hill We Climb," which won praise the world over. All rights reserved. In The Know. It's my favorite color.'" Brava Brava, @amandascgorman! BET Newsletters are subject to our Privacy Policy and Terms Wearing a caged bird ring ⦠I would be nowhere without the women whose footsteps I dance in. Amanda Gorman, the nation's first-ever youth poet laureate, challenged Americans Wednesday to "leave behind a country better than the one we were left" and unify as she delivered a ⦠Ms. Gorman has been carving out her legacy as a tour de force for years now. 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While reciting my poem, I wore a ring with a caged birdâa gift from @Oprah for the occasion, to symbolize Maya Angelou, a previous inaugural poet. American poet Amanda Gorman reads a poem during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. Here’s to the women who have climbed my hills before. BET Newsletters are sent by BET Networks, 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10003. www.bet.com, TRENDING IN ... where tiki torches string a ring of flame Published January 20th January 20, 2021 Amanda Gorman, who made history as the youngest ever Inaugural poet, was backed by some incredible star power. Poet Amanda Gorman's Hoop Earrings Are an Emblem of Empowerment and Individuality The earrings, a gift from Oprah Winfrey, are by the designer Nikos Koulis, who tells T&C they were crafted for ⦠So instead of a coat, Winfrey gave Gorman earrings and "a ring that's shaped like a caged bird" as a tribute to Angelou's famous poem, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Here's to the women who have climbed my hills before. Ny Magee. Less obvious but perhaps more incredible, was the jewelry donned by Gorman.