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One of Giovanni’s quotes from her anthology, “The Collected Poetry, 1968-1998,” speaks perfectly to the writer and scholar’s indomitable spirit: “I hope i die warmed by the life that i tried
Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. [1] [2] (June 7, 1943 – December 9, 2024) was an American poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator. One of the world's best-known African-American poets, [2] her work includes poetry anthologies, poetry recordings, and nonfiction essays, and covers topics ranging from race and social issues to children's literature.
Poet and civil rights activist Nikki Giovanni, a prominent figure during the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s and '70s who was dubbed "the Princess of Black Poetry," has died. She was 81. She was 81.
“You sound like a poet.” When Nikki Giovanni uttered these words in January 2007 at the end of a two-hour interview, she shifted my life’s focus from covering the news to making art with it.
Nikki Giovanni: Winner [4] Black Nature: Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry: Camille Dungy: Finalist [5] Cooling Board: A Long-Playing Poem: Mitchell L. H. Douglas: Mixology: Adrian Matejka: Roses and Revolutions: The Selected Writings of Dudley Randall: Melba Joyce Boyd: 2011: 100 Best African-American Poems: Nikki Giovanni ...
The FFPC held a tribute to the late poet Lucille Clifton, a prestigious Black female writer and a recipient of the 2000 National Book Award for Poetry. The event was also another partnership with an outside organization, Virginia Tech Steger Poetry Prize. Director Joanne Gabbin personally worked with Nikki Giovanni to plan this tribute.
Nikki Giovanni is one of the most world-renowned and celebrated poets, activists, and literary giants. A pioneer during the Black Arts Movement, her award-winning writings has permeated through ...
The 46th president praised the late Giovanni as a “pioneering poet of the Black Arts Movement and the Civil Rights era.” President Joe Biden eulogized Nikki Giovanni in an official White House ...