Amanda Gorman in 2017

Amanda Gorman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornMarch 07, 1998
Age27
BirthplaceLos Angeles, California, United States
Zodiac SignPisces
Chinese ZodiacTiger
GenerationGen Z generation
Known ForYoungest inaugural poet in U.S. history; performance of "The Hill We Climb" at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration; activism through poetry.

Intro

Amanda Gorman is an American poet and activist renowned for addressing social justice issues—such as racial equality, feminism, and marginalization—through her eloquent poetry. She gained international recognition as the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she performed her poem "The Hill We Climb" at President Joe Biden's inauguration in 2021.

Early Life & Background

Amanda Gorman was raised in Los Angeles, California. She has a twin sister, Gabrielle. Gorman overcame a speech impediment as a child, which inspired her interest in poetry. She attended New Roads School and later studied sociology at Harvard University, graduating cum laude in 2020.

Career Highlights

  • First National Youth Poet Laureate of the United States in 2017.
  • Performed at the 59th U.S. presidential inauguration with her poem "The Hill We Climb" in 2021.
  • Published poetry and children's books, including 'The Hill We Climb' and 'Change Sings: A Children's Anthem.'
  • Named to TIME's 100 Next list and featured on the cover of Vogue magazine.

Trivia

  • Gorman was the first poet to perform at the Super Bowl, delivering an original poem in 2021.
  • She cites Maya Angelou and Toni Morrison among her literary influences.
  • Her debut poetry collection, 'Call Us What We Carry,' became a bestseller upon release.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Amanda Gorman?

Amanda Gorman is 27 years old.

When was Amanda Gorman born?

Amanda Gorman was born the 7 March 1998.

Where is Amanda Gorman from?

Los Angeles, California, United States.

On Her Birth-Day

About March 7th, 1998, in brief:

  • Historical events: Erich Priebke, an 84-year-old former Nazi officer, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by a military court for his role in the 1944 Ardeatine Caves massacre, where 335 men and boys were brutally killed during World War II. This sentencing represents a continued pursuit of justice for war crimes decades after the conflict.
  • Day of the week: March 7th, 1998 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
  • #1 UK song: It's Like That by Run-DMC vs Jason Nevins
  • Popular movie: Funny Games directed by Michael Haneke

Check the link for more news and curiosities on March 7th, 1998.

Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Gorman
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Amanda-Gorman
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11623609/
  4. https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/amanda-gorman