The Estée Lauder Companies have partnered with Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, to launch a transformative initiative called WRITING CHANGE. This three-year,
The Estée Lauder Companies have partnered with Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, to launch a transformative initiative called WRITING CHANGE. This three-year, $3 million program aims to support grassroots organizations dedicated to advancing literacy as a pathway to equality, access, and social change.
Amanda Gorman, a prominent voice in contemporary poetry and activism, advocated for issues such as racial equality, feminism, and environmental justice. Inspired by influential figures
like Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, Gorman has always aimed to use her platform to foster societal change.
Her performance at the 2021 Presidential Inauguration, where she delivered her poignant poem "The Hill We Climb," catapulted her to international fame and solidified her role as a powerful advocate for youth and marginalized communities.
The Estée Lauder Companies announced the partnership with Gorman in September 2021, marking their first integrated, multi-year collaboration with a global changemaker.
Gorman was named Global Changemaker and Curator of WRITING CHANGE, reflecting the shared commitment of both parties to nurturing young talent and amplifying underrepresented voices…
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