Background The 22-year-old was born and raised in Los Angeles and lives in West L.A. now. She has a twin sister, Gabrielle, whom she’s collaborated with. They were raised by their mother, Joan Wicks, a teacher. Gorman had a speech impediment, like Biden. She went to Harvard University, where she majored in sociology and graduated cum laude in 2020. … [Read more...] about Everyone is blown away by Amanda Gorman: Here’s what to know about the history-making inaugural poet
