Nikki Giovanni

American poet, writer and activist.

Born June 7th, 1943 in Knoxville.

Died December 9th, 2024 at 81 years old in Blacksburg (lung cancer). [ref]

Occupations
civil rights advocate, poet, teacher, university teacher, writer
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