In a recent social media post, Amanda Gorman, the renowned poet who gained fame for her powerful recital at President Biden’s inauguration, shared a troubling experience of racial profiling. While walking home, a security guard followed her and questioned whether she lived in her apartment building, stating that she “looked suspicious.”
In her own words, Gorman expressed her frustration on Instagram and Twitter: “A security guard tailed me on my walk home tonight. He demanded if I lived there because ‘you look suspicious.’ I showed my keys & buzzed myself into my building.”
This incident highlights the ongoing issues of racial profiling and the challenges that many individuals face in their daily lives. Gorman’s experience serves as a reminder of the importance of awareness and advocacy in the fight against discrimination.
For more information on Amanda Gorman and her work, you can visit her official website at amandagorman.com.