Public radio’s longest-running daily global news program.
©2025 The World from PRX
PRX is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS: #263347402.
Son of Cuban Exiles, Richard Blanco, Recites Inauguration Poem
Maya Angelou was the first African-American to write a poem for a presidential inauguration in 1993. On Monday it was the turn of Richard Blanco, the first openly gay poet and the first Cuban-American to receive the honor.
Maya Angelou was the first African-American to write a poem for a presidential inauguration.
She delivered her poem at President Clinton’s ceremony in 1993.
On Monday it was the turn of Richard Blanco, the first openly gay poet and the first Cuban-American to receive the honor.
The World’s Alex Gallafent has this report.