Nikki Giovanni, born this month in 1943, is an African American poet, activist and educator. She first gained fame during the civil rights movement of the 1960s and was known then as the “Poet of the Black Revolution”. Known not only for her poetry but also for nonfiction essays and children’s literature, she has won numerous awards including the NAACP Image Award, the Rosa L Parks Women of Courage Award, and the Langston Hughes Medal. Her Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collection was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Giovanni has taught at several American universities and currently is a University Distinguished Professor of writing and literature at Virginia Tech.
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Thanks so much! There’s much to be said for an untamed spirit…
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Here’s to never being tamed or trained. Love the introduction to this poet and her words. Many thanks.
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Thank you! I first read her poetry back in the early 1970s. She certainly never has been tamed!
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Welcome back! I love the look of your new theme. It works for you! Your quote is amazing. It speaks to me of the freedom we have in our words and being able to say what we want. Imagine living where we could not pour our words out. Well done. ❤
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I really appreciate your comments! And I’m glad you like the theme. I spend hours playing around with themes and always wonder if there’s an even better one that will work for me.
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It looks amazing. ☺🌟
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Hello! Great quote! Thanks for the info on her. 🙂
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Thank you! I studied her poetry in university back in the early 1970s.
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