Amanda Gorman Quote - I love Black poets. I love that as a Black girl, I get to participate in that legacy. So that’s Yusef Komunyakaa, Sonia Sanchez, Tracy K. Smith, Phillis Wheatley.

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I love Black poets. I love that as a Black girl, I get to participate in that legacy. So that’s Yusef Komunyakaa, Sonia Sanchez, Tracy K. Smith, Phillis Wheatley.

"I love Black poets. I love that as a Black girl, I get to participate in that legacy. So that’s Yusef Komunyakaa, Sonia Sanchez, Tracy K. Smith, Phillis Wheatley."

— Amanda Gorman

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Author: Amanda Gorman
Category: Black
Tags: Black Love Myself Poet Proud

Meaning of this quote

The speaker values participation in a lineage of Black poets.

Key takeaway: Learn from and acknowledge creative predecessors.

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Attributed author: Amanda Gorman

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