Nikki Giovanni
Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr. (born June 7, 1943), is an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. She was one of the world's most well-known African-American poets. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee.[1][2]
Career
Giovanni was part of the Black Arts Movement. Her early writings supported human rights and fought against violence. Giovanni wrote to protest the unfair lives of black people. She also writes about family, love, and children.[1] Some of her writing is also for children.[1][2] Jazz music and her family's stories helped her writing.[1][2]
Achievements
Giovanni wrote Gemini, which was given the National Book Award.[2]
Nikki Giovanni Media
Nikki Giovanni. Pictures from the Arkansas Literacy Festival's Martini Reception with the Authors. The event was part of the 2007 Festival and held at the Junior League of Little Rock Headquarters on April 20, 2007.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Williams, Andreá N. (2018). "Giovanni, Nikki". World Book.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Nikki Giovanni". Biography in Context. Nov 24, 2014.