Amanda Gorman, the first U.S. national youth poet laureate, recited a new poem at the Democratic National Convention. Her new work focused on themes of democracy and unity to support Vice ...

Gorman has said she herself dreams of becoming president. The new poem, titled “The Sacred Scene,” stressed unity: “It falls to us to ensure that we do not fall. For a people that cannot ...

Poet Amanda Gorman spoke on civility and unity at the Democratic National Convention. In 2021, Gorman became the youngest poet to perform at a presidential inauguration. Photo: Elizabeth Frantz ...