Richard Blanco

Richard Blanco

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1968 -

Occupation

Poet

Description

First gay, immigrant, Latino poet to read at a Presidential inauguration, for President Barack Obama in 2012. Multiple awards for his poetry work. The poem he presented for the inauguration was titled 'One Today'.

Further Reading/Research

• http://richard-blanco.com/
• http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/richard-blanco
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkSRy8SGTEE
• http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2014/09/21/watch-us-inaugural-poet-pens-stunning-tribute-to-marriage-equality/

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