Verse structure inspired by the shape of Minneapolis
On January 7th, 2026, ICE agents murdered Renee Nicole Good by shooting her in the head through her car window. She was a poet and writer, a wife, and a mother of three. Like many, I am horrified by the ongoing violence that ICE wages upon our community. Across our country, we are witnessing discrimination and brutality on an unconscionable scale. We remember and mourn not only Renee, but all those ICE has killed, including Silverio Villegas Gonzalez and Keith Porter, who were also shot by ICE. We also remember the 32 individuals who died in ICE custody last year, with 2025 marking the deadliest year in ICE’s history in over two decades. I encourage you to donate to my fundraiser for @ACLUMN who are currently engaged in legal action against ICE. Other ways to offer support include donating to organizations such as: Unidos MN @UnidosMN Monarca Rapid Response Line at monarcamn.org Immigrant Law Center MN @immigrantlawcentermn
On January 7th, 2026, ICE agents murdered Renee Nicole Good by shooting her in the head through her car window. She was a poet and writer, a wife, and a mother of three. Like many, I am horrified by the ongoing violence that ICE wages upon our community. Across our country, we are witnessing discrimination and brutality on an unconscionable scale. We remember and mourn not only Renee, but all those ICE has killed, including Silverio Villegas Gonzalez and Keith Porter, who were also shot by ICE. We also remember the 32 individuals who died in ICE custody last year, with 2025 marking the deadliest year in ICE’s history in over two decades. I encourage you to donate to my fundraiser for @ACLUMN who are currently engaged in legal action against ICE. Other ways to offer support include donating to organizations such as: Unidos MN @UnidosMN Monarca Rapid Response Line at monarcamn.org Immigrant Law Center MN @immigrantlawcentermn
“For Renee Nicole Good” Killed by I.C.E. January 7th, 2026 by Amanda Gorman
“For Alex Jeffrey Pretti” Killed by I.C.E. January 24, 2026 by Amanda Gorman
“With This Bright Voice” by Amanda Gorman, performed at the 2025 UNICEF Giving Tuesday Gala on December 2nd, 2025. Thank you, @unicefusa! 🩵 #givingtuesday
I had such a great time at the Rotterdam International Film Festival, hosted by the incredible Cate Blanchett and IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund. Thank you @iffr for having me, and for inviting me to perform some poetry 💛 Please check out the Displacement Film Fund, which backed five short films portraying stories of displaced individuals. Each of these films were so personal and remarkable to witness. Their narratives could not be more relevant to the condition of our world today. These stories serve as pertinent reminders of our shared humanity and the perseverance of the human spirit. I hope you’ll check them out! #IFFR2026 #DisplacementFilmFund
I had such a great time at the Rotterdam International Film Festival, hosted by the incredible Cate Blanchett and IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund. Thank you @iffr for having me, and for inviting me to perform some poetry 💛 Please check out the Displacement Film Fund, which backed five short films portraying stories of displaced individuals. Each of these films were so personal and remarkable to witness. Their narratives could not be more relevant to the condition of our world today. These stories serve as pertinent reminders of our shared humanity and the perseverance of the human spirit. I hope you’ll check them out! #IFFR2026 #DisplacementFilmFund
I had such a great time at the Rotterdam International Film Festival, hosted by the incredible Cate Blanchett and IFFR’s Hubert Bals Fund. Thank you @iffr for having me, and for inviting me to perform some poetry 💛 Please check out the Displacement Film Fund, which backed five short films portraying stories of displaced individuals. Each of these films were so personal and remarkable to witness. Their narratives could not be more relevant to the condition of our world today. These stories serve as pertinent reminders of our shared humanity and the perseverance of the human spirit. I hope you’ll check them out! #IFFR2026 #DisplacementFilmFund
What does it mean to be an American? American poet Amanda Gorman says it’s “more than just remembering our history. It’s how we heal it. It’s how we recover. It’s how we hold ourselves accountable to being the best that we can be.” “Part of my American story is being someone who’s descended from slaves. And how that informs my own American-hood is it teaches me that freedom, equity, liberty, are not just things we can take for granted. They must be fought for, protected and cherished,” she adds. Gorman was 22 when she read her poem “The Hill We Climb” at Joe Biden’s 2020 inauguration. She is also the author of the children’s book, “Girls on the Rise,” celebrating women’s achievements and encouraging young girls to embrace their power to change the world.
Always such a joy to chat with @jimmyfallon on @fallontonight! Thank you again for having me on the show to discuss my role as the newest Ambassador of @unicefusa, my role in Zootopia 2, and Love Island 💛 Photo credits: Todd Owyoung/NBC @toddowyoung Hair by @aggie_hair Makeup by @lyndaesparza Styling by @jasonbolden
Always such a joy to chat with @jimmyfallon on @fallontonight! Thank you again for having me on the show to discuss my role as the newest Ambassador of @unicefusa, my role in Zootopia 2, and Love Island 💛 Photo credits: Todd Owyoung/NBC @toddowyoung Hair by @aggie_hair Makeup by @lyndaesparza Styling by @jasonbolden
Always such a joy to chat with @jimmyfallon on @fallontonight! Thank you again for having me on the show to discuss my role as the newest Ambassador of @unicefusa, my role in Zootopia 2, and Love Island 💛 Photo credits: Todd Owyoung/NBC @toddowyoung Hair by @aggie_hair Makeup by @lyndaesparza Styling by @jasonbolden
Always such a joy to chat with @jimmyfallon on @fallontonight! Thank you again for having me on the show to discuss my role as the newest Ambassador of @unicefusa, my role in Zootopia 2, and Love Island 💛 Photo credits: Todd Owyoung/NBC @toddowyoung Hair by @aggie_hair Makeup by @lyndaesparza Styling by @jasonbolden
Always such a joy to chat with @jimmyfallon on @fallontonight! Thank you again for having me on the show to discuss my role as the newest Ambassador of @unicefusa, my role in Zootopia 2, and Love Island 💛 Photo credits: Todd Owyoung/NBC @toddowyoung Hair by @aggie_hair Makeup by @lyndaesparza Styling by @jasonbolden
Prada Ambassador Amanda Gorman wears the citrine and morganite gemstones, in unanticipated combinations in the Prada Fine Jewelry Couleur Vivante collection. Creative Directors: #MiucciaPrada and #RafSimons Photography: @davidsimsofficial Campaign Creative Direction: @ferdinandoverderi #PradaFineJewelry #Prada
I had the best time with @unicefusa last week after being named their newest Ambassador 🩵 Thank you to all those who donated to Giving Tuesday. You are making a huge difference in the lives of those who need it most! . . . Makeup by @lyndaesparza Hair by @aggie_hair Styling by @jasonbolden UNICEF Gala dress and jewels by @prada Photo credit of images from @fallontonight by Todd Owyoung/NBC @toddowyoung @amprgroup @erinpepper @laur.uh
Videos reposted from the Public Theater (@publictheaterny) This past Saturday, January 31st, remarkable activists and artists gathered at the Public Theater in NYC to speak and protest in solidarity with Minnesotans and US immigrants. Among those attending The People’s Filibuster were actors Ariana deBose and Peter Dinklage who each delivered stirring, emotional performances of my poetry. I’m so honored Ariana and Peter chose to share my words at a time when we need our voices heard more than ever. Remember Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Silverio González, Keith Porter Jr., and all those killed by I.C.E. Look out for your neighbors, show love to one another, and keep fighting for what we know to be true: immigrants make our country great. I encourage you to donate to my fundraiser for @ACLUMN who are currently engaged in legal action against ICE.
Videos reposted from the Public Theater (@publictheaterny) This past Saturday, January 31st, remarkable activists and artists gathered at the Public Theater in NYC to speak and protest in solidarity with Minnesotans and US immigrants. Among those attending The People’s Filibuster were actors Ariana deBose and Peter Dinklage who each delivered stirring, emotional performances of my poetry. I’m so honored Ariana and Peter chose to share my words at a time when we need our voices heard more than ever. Remember Renee Good, Alex Pretti, Silverio González, Keith Porter Jr., and all those killed by I.C.E. Look out for your neighbors, show love to one another, and keep fighting for what we know to be true: immigrants make our country great. I encourage you to donate to my fundraiser for @ACLUMN who are currently engaged in legal action against ICE.
AMANDA GORMAN captivated the room at het Veerhuis in Rotterdam, sharing her moving poetry and powerful perspective with the audience riveted by every word. Interested in bringing Amanda to your next event? Tap the link in our bio.
Reposted from @prada — — — Unconventional gemstones chosen for their exceptional hues reflect a Prada chromatic alphabet. In Prada Fine Jewelry Couleur Vivante, gems of amethyst, aquamarine, madeira citrine, pink morganite and oro-verde peridot are interpreted by Prada ambassadors Maya Hawke, Amanda Gorman and Kim Tae-Ri. Creative Directors: #MiucciaPrada and #RafSimons Campaign Creative Direction: @ferdinandoverderi Talents: @amandascgorman, @maya_hawke, @kimtaeri_official #PradaFineJewelry #Prada
✨ Two nights of powerful emotions and poetic storytelling. ✨ The Nashville Symphony (@nashvillesymphony) presents the world premiere of “Everything Hurts” — a poignant musical setting of Amanda Gorman’s (@amandascgorman) searing poem “Hymn for the Hurting,” composed by award-winning composer Brian Field (@brianfield_composer). Featuring Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges (@jnaibmezzo) and conductor Christian Reif (@christianreifconductor), this unforgettable program brings Gorman’s words to life through music that speaks to our time. 📍 Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Nashville 📅 October 24 & 25 — 7:30 PM 🎟️ Tickets in the link in bio #NashvilleSymphony #EverythingHurts #AmandaGorman #JnaiBridges #ChristianReif #BrianField
This October, I’m thrilled to join @UNICEFUSA in celebrating 75 years of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Since 1950, this beloved campaign has grown into a Halloween tradition of kids helping kids, raising nearly $200 million to deliver lifesaving supplies and support to children around the world. From safe water and nutrition to vaccines, education and emergency aid, #ToT4UNICEF supporters have helped ensure children everywhere have the chance to grow up healthy, educated, protected and respected. This Halloween, you can carry on the tradition. Join me in adding some meaning to your Halloweening by visiting trickortreatforunicef.org.
Fact: Teachers make a difference. 💙 This #WorldTeachersDay and every day, let’s celebrate the educators around the world who dedicate their days to helping children learn, grow and reach their full potential. For 75 years, Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF has helped support classrooms with the tools and resources students need to succeed. And this October, we can carry on the tradition. Join us in celebrating teachers everywhere and in marking 75 years of impact through #ToT4UNICEF at @UNICEFUSA’s link in bio.
