Nikki Giovanni
Jul 06, 1943 - Dec 08, 2024
Blacksburg, VA
The “Princess of Black Poetry” and activist Nikki Giovanni passed away at the age of 81. Born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni in Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 7, 1943, Nikki worked as a distinguished university professor in the English Department at Virginia Tech before retiring in 2022. She is known for her influential role in Civil Rights Movement and Black Arts. Nina was also named by Oprah Winfrey as one of the 25 living legends. Throughout the years, Ms. Giovanni has earned herself multiple ...Read More
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