Nikki Giovanni, she was part of the Black Arts ... Through her activism and written work, she made relationships with many ...

Tennessee”‘ and ‘”Nikki-Rosa”‘ remain timeless, frequently included in anthologies. A recipient of numerous accolades, Giovanni’s impact extended far beyond her written works.

Nostalgia, and in particular a longing for her childhood in Knoxville, was one of the defining subjects of her work. Here are milestones from the incredible life of Nikki Giovanni. Daniel Dassow ...

She was a writer, activist ... “Having someone like Nikki Giovanni ingrained in that work as well, she’s a guidepost for us, she’s a lightpost in her advocacy and her ability to make ...

“Nikki Giovanni loomed as an essential and powerful ... “With insight and stark intelligence, Giovanni’s written works ...

Renowned poet, activist, author and professor Nikki Giovanni has died. Friend and fellow writer Renée Watson announced ... Black arts movement and for her work on civil rights and social issues ...

(WATE) — The literary community is mourning the loss of acclaimed Knoxville-born poet Nikki Giovanni ... exhibit holding Giovanni’s personal library of books not only written by her, but ...

Giovanni was a National Book Award finalist in 1973 for a prose work about her life, “Gemini.” She also received a Grammy nomination for the spoken word album “The Nikki Giovanni Poetry ...

Poet Nikki Giovanni has died at the age of 81 due to complications from lung cancer, reports the New York Times. Born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr., Giovanni was a decorated author with 27 ...

Nikki Giovanni, the award-winning US poet and the author of prominent works such as Black Feeling, Black Talk, and Those Who Ride the Night Winds, passed away on Monday. She devoted her life to ...