In the last years of her life, Nikki Giovanni felt her memory fading ... An accomplished, self-described “Southern cook” in her personal life, Giovanni also embraced this ethos in poems ...

Nikki Giovanni was a writer, poet, activist and educator who was one of the world’s best known African American poets. Her work expressed outspoken views on race, gender, violence and inequality.

Photo by Andrew Adkins for Virginia Tech. Literary legend and retired Virginia Tech professor Nikki Giovanni completed her final chapter on Monday, December 9, 2024. Named by Oprah Winfrey as one ...

, let us strive to continue amplifying the voices of those who challenge the status quo and who envision a world where all people can thrive free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.

Zion Baptist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Wednesday to celebrate the life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni, the renowned poet, author, and activist who died on Dec. 9, at the age of 81. The memorial ...