The 22-year-old poet lives in Los Angeles but did not specify where the encounter occurred.

The US poet says she was offered no apology after being racially profiled.

Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet who captured hearts at the inauguration of President Joe Biden, posted to social media that she was followed home by a security guard who demanded to know where she lived because she “looked suspicious.”

Poet Amanda Gorman says a security guard racially profiled her while she was walking home Friday night

"One day you're called an icon, the next day, a threat," Gorman wrote on Twitter.

"One day you're called an icon, the next day, a threat," Gorman wrote on Twitter.

‘One day you’re called an icon, the next day, a threat,’ says poet who performed at Biden inauguration

The US poet says she was offered no apology after being confronted while returning home.

Poet Amanda Gorman said she was tailed by a guard on her way home because he thought she looked suspicious.

To Michelle Obama, President Joe Biden's inauguration was a "glorious day" mixed with concerns about more violence after the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

Timed to International Women’s Day, and presented in partnership with P&G, the virtual summit will feature appearances from Amanda Gorman, Alicia Keys, Jane Goodall, Cate Blanchett and others (New York, NY — March 3) TIME will convene female leaders, activist…

Dutch writer Marieke Lucas Rijneveld, who won the International Booker Prize in 2020, has withdrawn from a project to translate Black American poet Amanda Gorman's work following a backlash against the commission.

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Here we take a look at standout moments from a Super Bowl restricted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Her poem celebrated the three honorary Super Bowl captains, chosen for their acts of service to the community.

Amanda Gorman, the National Youth Poet Laureate, lit up the Super Bowl with her original poem, "Chorus of the Captains."

Amanda Gorman is the first poet to perform at the Super Bowl.  The 22-year-old poet, who became the youngest inaugural poet when she performed at President Biden's inauguration last month, honored the three captains chosen to participate in the Super Bowl coi…

Amanda Gorman, the 22-year-old poet who stirred America at the inauguration of President Joseph Biden last month, again commanded the spotlight on one of the country’s biggest stages, the Super Bowl

Gorman performed virtually in a pale blue rhinestone-embellished coat

Amanda Gorman captivated the world when she read her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris’ Jan. 20 Inauguration ceremony. Sitting just feet away from the 22-year-old that day was former First Lady Michelle Obama, wh…

Icicles formed along a pier at Chicago's North Avenue Beach amid winter weather and icy waves on Lake Michigan.

Amanda Gorman, the nation's first-ever youth poet laureate who gained national acclaim at President Joe Biden's inauguration, will recite an original poem before Super Bowl LV, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced on Wednesday.

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RT @marcelalandres: WriteGirl, the nonprofit that launched Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman, seeks women/gender-expansive writers to mentor tee…

RT @rafnarr: Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" has been taken off shelves due to attacks by the GOP, who wants to take away our right to…

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RT @MilWebb7: Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" has been taken off shelves due to attacks by the GOP, who wants to take away our right to…

RT @OdysseyMentor: Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" has been taken off shelves due to attacks by the GOP, who wants to take away our rig…

Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" has been taken off shelves. Nazis burned the books they didn't approve. Restricting access to books is the other side of the same coin. It dishonors the Constition. Its bigotry. It's the Elephant in the room and sqatting across our country.

RT @jasonllevin: Would You Support Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" be Recommended to Readers, not Restricted?! https://t.co/tdclbhFbbl

RT @dutch163: Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" has been taken off shelves due to attacks by the GOP, who wants to take away our right to…

RT @jasonllevin: Would You Support Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" be Recommended to Readers, not Restricted?! https://t.co/tdclbhFbbl

RT @charlieo553: Amanda Gorman's "The Hill We Climb" has been taken off shelves due to attacks by the GOP, who wants to take away our right…

RT @icanrunfaster: Amanda Gorman, youngest Inaugural Poet, answering my question about banned books at today's closing event. I missed reco…

RT @LaTrisha_E_M: Getting to hear Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson close out ALA was the best ending at ALA! https://t.co/2VvdoeDeIp

RT @RealMrSummers: Amanda Gorman’s reaction to her book being banned: “I’ve never felt so emboldened…it gave me immense power” such an ins…

RT @nytimes: In Opinion In a new poem and essay, Amanda Gorman honors the memory of the hundreds of lives lost in the Adriana migrant ship…

RT @abe_lourdes: There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” — Amanda Gorman ALEXA…

There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” — Amanda Gorman ALEXA ILAndersNuvali

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @nytimes: In Opinion In a new poem and essay, Amanda Gorman honors the memory of the hundreds of lives lost in the Adriana migrant ship…

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @glukianoff: NEW: Jason Aldean, Amanda Gorman, and the ‘Streisand Effect’ https://t.co/MLOKTAeVdM via @TheFIREorg

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @lflorepolitics: This is outrageous. One parent objects to Amanda Gorman’s poem The Hill We Climb and now Miami-Dade county in Florida h…

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

NEW: Jason Aldean, Amanda Gorman, and the ‘Streisand Effect’ https://t.co/MLOKTAeVdM via @TheFIREorg

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @TheFIREorg: The problem with trying to suppress expression you don’t like? You might just draw more attention to it. That’s what’s hap…

RT @MrEph: Kamala Harris, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Amanda Gorman, Simone Biles, Dewanna Bonner, Rachel Ziegler, Lizzo, Halle Bailey, Nicki Mi…

Kamala Harris, Ketanji Brown Jackson, Amanda Gorman, Simone Biles, Dewanna Bonner, Rachel Ziegler, Lizzo, Halle Bailey, Nicki Minaj, Tammy Duckworh, Etc.. Its clear that insecure @benshapiro *feels* emasculated by smart, talented, successful, accomplished, skilled women of color.

RT @nytimes: In Opinion In a new poem and essay, Amanda Gorman honors the memory of the hundreds of lives lost in the Adriana migrant ship…

There is always light. If only we're brave enough to see it. If only we're brave enough to be it. - Amanda Gorman #quotes #motivation #inspiration https://t.co/XKIeX4kZh1

RT @heymrsbond: My goodness, Amanda Gorman is really good. For my English and humanities and current events teacher friends: A paired te…

RT @heymrsbond: My goodness, Amanda Gorman is really good. For my English and humanities and current events teacher friends: A paired te…

RT @nytimes: In Opinion In a new poem and essay, Amanda Gorman honors the memory of the hundreds of lives lost in the Adriana migrant ship…