"I am the daughter of Black writers who are descended from Freedom Fighters who broke their chains and changed the world. They call me."
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Amanda Gorman, born on March 7, 1998, in Los Angeles, California, is a celebrated poet and activist who captured the world's attention as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history at the age of 22. A graduate of Harvard University, Gorman's poignant words resonate with themes of hope, justice, and resilience. Her powerful poem, "The Hill We Climb," delivered at President Biden's inauguration, solidified her role as a voice for change. With her art, Gorman inspires generations to confront social issues and embrace unity.
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"We've learned that quiet isn't always peace and the norms and notions of what just is, isn't always justice."
Amanda Gorman"One: whose shoulders do you stand on? And two: what do you stand for? These are two questions that I always begin my poetry workshops with students because at times, poetry can seem like this dead art form for old white men who just seem like they were born to be old, like, you know, Benjamin Button or something."
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