Five things to know about Amanda Gorman, the youngest poet to perform at a presidential inauguration

Ama Nunoo January 20, 2021
Amanda Gorman
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Gorman told the New York Times in 2017 her dreams of running for the highest office, the presidency in 2036. Now more than ever, it seems attainable because Vice-president Kamala Harris has validated the dreams of every little girl of color.

“There’s no denying that a victory for her is a victory for all of us who would like to see ourselves represented as women of color in office,” Gorman said.

“It makes it more imaginable. Once little girls can see it, little girls can be it. Because they can be anything that they want, but that representation to make the dream exist in the first place is huge — even for me.”

Last Edited by:Mildred Europa Taylor Updated: January 20, 2021

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