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One Pulse — One Poem

The Orlando shootings at a gay nightclub hit home with Miami native Richard Blanco, best known for his poem ‘One Today’ delivered at President Obama’s second inauguration. Here is Blanco’s poem for Orlando
Cuban-American poet on the reopening of US embassy

Poet Richard Blanco read a poem honoring stories from both sides of the strait between Cuba and Florida at the reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Havana.
MSNBC News Interview

The MSNBC team interviews Richard about his memoir The Prince of los Cocuyos and growing up surrounded by a family of Cuban exiles.
Morning Joe Interview

Richard joins Morning Joe to discuss his memoir, The Prince of los Cocuyos.
Until We Could

Richard's poem honoring love and same-sex marriage. Narrated by actors Robin Wright and Ben Foster.
JFK 50th Anniversary: An Idea Lives On

Richard speaks about the arts and his connection to President John F. Kennedy and the first inaugural poet Robert Frost.
CBS Sunday Morning Interview

CBS News interviews Richard at his home in Bethel, ME about his experience as the 2013 Inaugural poet.
Anderson Cooper 360

Anderson Cooper talks with Richard about the Inauguration.
NBC News Morning Joe Interview

The team from Morning Joe on NBC talks with Richard about his experience as the 2013 Inaugural poet.
CNN Interview Soledad O'Brien

Soledad O'Brien speaks with Richard about the Inauguration.
2013 Presidential Inauguration

Richard performs his poem "One Today" at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.
BBC News

Richard is interviewed by BBC about his inaugural journey.
PBS News Hours Interview

Jeffrey Brown talks with Richard about what it means to be a part of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.
Whitehouse.gov Interview

The Whitehouse.gov interviews Richard on his inaugural experience.
Richard Inspires Reedley College Students

Richard Blanco is an award winning poet who brought his talents to students at Reedley College, hoping to inspire future writers and readers.
Merrill Auditorium Reading Portland, ME

After facing a massive audience reading a poem at President Obama's inauguration, Richard Blanco is back in his home state, giving a reading to a packed house.

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