The President's Poet (ft. Richard Blanco)

About this episode

Season 10 of The Poet Speaks opens with a historic conversation with Richard Blanco, Presidential Inaugural Poet, award-winning author, educator, and cultural voice! 

Born in Spain to Cuban exile parents and raised in Miami, Richard has long explored the universal themes of home, identity, and belonging through his poetry, memoirs, and public work. In this episode, he and Amanda reflect on his journey as the youngest, first Latinx, immigrant, and openly gay Inaugural Poet, the meaning of home within ourselves, and the power of poetry to illuminate personal and collective stories. Tune in for an intimate, thought-provoking, and inspiring dialogue on art, life, and the spaces we carry with us.

Richard's Links: https://richard-blanco.com/

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