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Nikki Giovanni, poet who wrote of Black joy, dies

Nikki Giovanni, Poet and Leading Figure of Black Arts Movement, Dies at 81

The acclaimed writer and literary celebrity wrote over 20 books, including ‘Black Feeling Black Talk’ Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet, activist and leading figure of the Black Arts Movement, has died. The author died on Dec.

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Nikki Giovanni, “Princess of Black Poetry,” Dies at 81

A key figure of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and ’70s, the poet and activist is celebrated for her illuminating works touching on race, gender, and politics.

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Nikki Giovanni, revolutionary poet and voice of Black resilience, dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, revolutionary poet, Virginia Tech professor, and voice of Black resilience, died at 81 after battle with lung cancer.

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TN-born Nikki Giovanni never lost the urge to travel to Mars or survive on Earth | Opinion

Knoxville, Tennessee-born and Fisk University educated poet Nikki Giovanni died on Dec. 9 at the age of 81. She left an ...

Nikki Giovanni remembered as a trailblazer for civil rights, Black Arts Movement. 'A mighty tree has fallen'

Following the death of Nikki Giovanni, celebrities and leaders honored the late poet on social media. See the heartfelt reactions.

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President Joe Biden reacts to the death of ‘literary legend’ Nikki Giovanni

The 46th president praised the late Giovanni as a “pioneering poet of the Black Arts Movement and the Civil Rights […] ...

Remembering Tennessee native Nikki Giovanni, an icon of the Black arts movement

Family, friends, colleagues and millions of fans are mourning the loss of Nikki Giovanni. The acclaimed poet, Civil Rights ...

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Lupe Fiasco on Black martial arts movement, hip-hop and his 'Samurai' tour

The Chicago rapper was introduced to martial arts by his father, Sensei Gregory Jaco. The movement of Black martial arts was embedded in his community of the South Side and he came up through ...

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Editorial: Virginia Tech’s iconic Nikki Giovanni gave voice to generations

Nikki Giovanni — a poet, author, activist and longtime Virginia Tech professor — was an icon in life whose work with echo for generations.

13 essential works by Knoxville's Nikki Giovanni, from poems to an autobiography

Here are some of Giovanni's most notable poetry collections, children's books and works of nonfiction, which you can buy at ...

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