Poetry Jan 22 Richard Blanco Jeffrey Brown talks with Richard Blanco, the poet chosen to read at President Obama's second swearing-in, about what it means to be a part of the festivities. Blanco, a Spanish born Cuban-American, is the first Latino, openly gay, as well…
Arts Jan 21 Weekly Poem: ‘One Today’ Richard Blanco reads "One Today" at the inauguration of President Obama. By Tom LeGro
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Jan 09 Poet Richard Blanco Chosen to Read at Obama’s Inauguration By Tom LeGro The Presidential Inaugural Committee announced Wednesday that Richard Blanco has been chosen to read a poem at President Obama's inauguration on Jan. 21. Blanco will become the first Hispanic and first gay poet to read at a presidential inauguration. At… Continue reading