Jennifer Yuma editorAmanda Gorman presented a new poem at Variety’s Power of Women event presented by Lifetime, in which the 23-year-old encouraged women to rise up and speak their truth and strength into power.The National Youth Poet Laureate — who is one of Variety‘s Power of Women cover stars — delivered a strong message about visibility and allowing others the space to use their voices to speak out.
In an industry that is still dominated by white men, Gorman explained that it is time for women and people of color to have a seat at the table.
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