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The youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, Amanda Gorman’s activism and poetry have been featured on the Today Show, PBS Kids, CBS This Morning, the New York Times, and more. Gorman’s groundbreaking performance of her poem, “The Hill We Climb”, at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration received international critical acclaim, inspiring millions of viewers with her message of hope, resilience, and healing.  
   
 Poet laureate, activist, and icon Amanda Gorman will be the opening keynote on August 11 at the 2024 ASAE Annual Meeting.  
   
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