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See Amanda Gorman light up Super Bowl with poem honoring pandemic heroes

CNET – “…In a video, Amanda Gorman delivered an ode to hard-working Americans who have persevered through the pandemic. She told the stories of James Martin (a warrior who “still shares his home with at-risk”), Trimaine Davis (an educator) and Suzie Dorner (an ICU nurse manager).  “They’ve taken the lead, exceeding all expectations and limitations, uplifting their communities and neighbors as leaders, healers and educators,” Gorman said.  The video included footage of the three community heroes in action. The trio was named as honorary coin toss captains for the game and Dorner performed the actual coin flip…Social media, which instantly registers approval or disapproval of Super Bowl happenings, was in awe of Gorman’s reading. Sports reporter Chelsea Janes tweeted, “Still marveling at the fact that Amanda Gorman made poetry so cool that of all the stars in the American cultural universe, the NFL chose her words to play just before the coin toss of the Super Bowl. Incredible talent.”…

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