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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
National
Julia Wick

LA poet Amanda Gorman performs at Karen Bass’ inauguration

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman performed an original poem at Mayor Karen Bass’ inauguration, echoing her January 2021 star-making turn as the youngest presidential inaugural poet in U.S. history.

Gorman, who turned 24 in March, appeared Sunday at the Microsoft Theater, wowing the crowd from a circular side stage.

Her 3 1/2-minute recitation drew a standing ovation.

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