Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman will make history by being the first poet to perform at the Super Bowl

• Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman is scheduled to perform at this year’s Super Bowl.
• She’ll be the first poet to perform at the event, BuzzFeed reports.
• Her poem, set to air on CBS on February 7, will focus on three people who became community leaders during the pandemic. 
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Poetry and football are colliding at this year’s Super Bowl.

The nation’s first-ever youth poet laureate, Amanda Gorman, captivated the attention of millions as she recited her original poem, “The Hill We Climb,” at the Biden-Harris inauguration on January 20. 

This week, the NFL announced the 22-year-old will be performing for another massive audience

Instead of the capital, she’ll be reciting her poetry at the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, at this year’s Super Bowl. 

According to BuzzFeed, which examined an NFL list of past Super Bowl performances, she’ll be the first poet to perform at the event.

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Gorman quickly stole the show at this year's inauguration

During Biden's inauguration, Gorman left a lasting impression with her powerful words. Her poem, which touched on topics like hope and grief, was one of the defining moments of the day.

Gorman also left the audience enthralled with her style. For the historic event, she wore jewelry gifted by Oprah Winfrey and a bright-yellow coat, which she wore as a nod to first lady Jill Biden.

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Between talk show appearances, topping Amazon's bestseller book list, and signing with IMG Models, Gorman has been in the nation's spotlight since performing at the inauguration. 

That spotlight will continue to grow this February with the recital of an original poem written for the Super Bowl.

Her original poem will honor three community leaders

Gorman is scheduled to perform before the Super Bowl's coin toss ceremony, according to an NFL press statement. 

This year, the coin toss ceremony will honor three community members who have "served as leaders in their respective communities during the global pandemic," according to the NFL.

Called honorary captains, Trimaine Davis, an educator; Suzie Dorner, a nurse; and James Martin, a veteran, will be commemorated at the sporting event.

"We are honored to recognize these three individuals who represent the best in all of us," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in the statement. "During this incredibly challenging time in our lives, Trimaine, Suzie, and James have exemplified the essence of leadership, each in their own way. We are grateful for their commitment and proud to share their stories and recognize them during this special moment on Super Bowl Sunday."

Gorman's poem will focus on their leadership, and the performance will air nationally on CBS on February 7, according to the NFL.