Amanda Gormanjust brought poetry toSuper Bowl LV.
Dorner then presided over the coin toss at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
In the pretaped video, Gorman highlighted the ways each individual served their community during the pandemic.
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“We celebrate them by acting with courage and compassion.
By doing what is right and just.
For while we honor them today, it is they who every day honor us.”
Earlier this week, Gorman talked about the meaning behind her performance.
“I’ll honor 3 heroes who exemplify the best of this effort.
Here’s to them, to poetry, & to a #SuperBowl like no other.”
Miley Cyrus,Jazmine Sullivan and Eric Church, and H.E.R.
also performed before the Kansas City Chiefs' matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Weeknd is also set to take the stage for hishighly anticipated halftime show.
