Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet who became an instant sensation with her recitation of “The Hill We Climb” at the Biden-Harris inauguration, will reach another mega-audience next month when she reads a new poem during the Super Bowl pre-game show.
Her new work will honor heroes of the Covid-19 pandemic.NFL officials announced today that Gorman will deliver her new poem in-stadium, airing nationally on CBS, prior to kick-off of Super Bowl LV on Feb.
7 in Tampa.Gorman’s poem will specifically honor three Americans, chosen by the NFL, for their contributions during the Covid-19 pandemic: teacher Trimaine Davis, nurse Suzie Dorner and Marine Corps veteran James Martin.
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