Amanda Gorman
The Visionary
The future, and what is barely possible, reads round the next corner.
Amanda Gorman is a celebrated poet and activist known for her impactful words and commitment to representation in literature. This interview reveals her leadership style as one that inspires others to envision a brighter future and to actively participate in creating it.
“Was just very focused on diversity and social justice issues. But at the end of the day, when you look at kind of the holistic situation of the American educational school system, it heavily others children of color, regardless of where you are.”
“Mr. President, Dr. Biden, Madam Vice President, Mr. Mhoff, Americans, and the world. One day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never ending shade?”
“Thinking right. I remember seeing what was happening live, I think, as a lot of people did, and I went through so many different stages of grief, of anger, in denial, and rage as well. And I don't think I moved to acceptance, but I moved to let me accept a role that I might have in this moment, if that makes sense.”
“I would say enough based on what I said. Oh, thank you, thank you. Well, honestly, everything happened so fast. I mean, I was told I was inaugural poet around January 1st. I write the poem January 6th. I'm on a plane. And, you know, maybe a few sets of days or hours heading over.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 518 — Amanda Gorman
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