Praise Song for the Day by Elizabeth Alexander
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/52141/praise-song-for-the-day
Elizabeth Alexander recited her poem "Praise Song for the Day" at Barack Obama's 2009 inauguration. She wrote the poem especially for the occasion, and it captures the essence of this meaningful event, where the first Black President of the United States is sworn into office. Michelle mentions her in Becoming as a close friend of the family.
Michelle Obama Talks Her COVID Year: Unexpected Blessings, Quarantine Hobbies & Depression and What’s Next
https://people.com/politics/michelle-obama-gets-real-about-her-covid-year/
In this interview of Michelle Obama...
