Nikki Giovanni, like many artists was called to poetry to answer a need for self expressions. Most poets use their writing as a way to express self and often their works touch others which speaks to poetry used as activism. As evidenced by her long teaching career Ms. Giovanni loves spoken and written word alike.
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I really don't think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about the I-tried-to-do. I don't mind the failure but I can't imagine that I'd forgive myself if I didn't try.Nikki Giovanni
in 1958
She decided to become a poet
Nikki Giovanni is a famous poet who got famous by writing poems.
Nikki Giovanni is a poet, publisher.She's an African American femalewhose poems are rooted in herheritage, struggle.She was influenced by family, culture,and racial issues.
Nikki Giovanni's love poetry came from an era of love and hate. She was in love with our black people. She was in love with our ancestors' strength and resolve. She was in love with young, black children who took their outrage. Nikki Giovanni is a world-renowned poet, writer, activist and distinguished professor. For her entire career, Nikki Giovanni has touched her readers with strong emphasis on truth, undiluted strength and passion.Nikki Giovanni's
Nikki Giovanni is a woman.
Nikki Giovanni's sister's name is Gary Ann Giovanni.
Nikki Giovanni was born on June 7, 1943.
Nikki Giovanni was born on June 7, 1943.
Nikki Giovanni has one son, Thomas Watson Giovanni, from her previous marriage. She is currently not married.
Nikki Giovanni's son, Thomas Watson Giovanni, was fathered by Thomas Watson.
no Nikki Giovanni did not die she is 66 years old right now.
Nikki Giovanni is not dead. She is the chair of the English Department at Virginia Tech.
Nikki Giovanni had lung cancer and survived it with one lung!