Amanda Gorman, the young African American who captured the world’s attention after reciting a poem at the ceremony investiture of the president of United States Joe Biden, will do the same in the Super Bowl next February 7.
The NFL confirmed that Gorman, 22, dedicate a poem to three people who have been identified as “honorary captains” for their community work during the COVID-19 pandemic that has struck the U.S.
They are James Martin, a veteran of the Marine Corps; Suzie Dornerla, director of an intensive care ward (ICU); and the educator Trimaine Davis, who will participate in the official coin toss ceremony on the field.
Gorman will be present before the game and joins the concert he will give Miley Cyrus through the TikTok platform in honor of the medical staff.
These activities are added to the sporting event of the year in the United States where, in addition to the game, the halftime show captures the spotlight and this year will be in charge of the singer The Weekend.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
The young woman was born on March 7, 1998 in Los Angeles, California. She is the author of a published book of poetry entitled “The One for Whom Food Is Not Enough” (He for whom food is not enough, 2015).
She is the founder of the non-profit organization called “One Pen One Page” (One pen one page), who runs a youth leadership and writing program. In 2017 she was named the first National Youth Poet Laureate in the United States.
