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Black arts literary icon Nikki Giovanni dies

Black arts literary icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

Acclaimed poet and literary force Nikki Giovanni, who was at the forefront of the Black Arts Movement, and known across the world for her defiant yet endearing prose about race, gender, sex and love has died.

People on MSN · 17h

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.

Axios · 17h

Remembering Nikki Giovanni: Renowned poet and leader of Black Arts Movement dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni — a renowned, award-winning poet and a leading voice in the 1960s Black Arts Movement — died in Blacksburg on Monday from lung cancer. She was 81. The works of the retired Virginia Tech professor of 35 years focused on race, gender, politics, joy and love.

The American Spectator8h

Bidding Adieu to a Pioneering Poet of Racial Grievance

I first encountered Nikki Giovanni, who died on Monday at the age of 81, in the pages of the 1973 edition of the Norton Anthology of Modern Poetry. It was the ...

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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.

Santa Rosa Press Democrat12h

Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity, dies at 81

The poet, author, educator and public speaker Nikki Giovanni has died at 81.

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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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