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African-American History
Nikki Giovanni
Born Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr., in Knoxville, TN, on June
7, 1943, Giovanni is a world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist,
educator and publisher. Often known to be controversial, she is well remembered
for her militancy during the turbulent sixties, becoming quite popular
as one of the New Black Poets of the era.
In the sixties, Giovanni was mostly introspective, focusing more on
personal relationships. However, during the eighties, her focus took on
a more global tone - displaying a great concern for humanity. Giovanni's
poems, Black Feeling, Black Talk and Black Judgement brought her national
attention. Giovanni went on to record an album Truth is on its Way in 1972,
which launched her career as a national speaker and reader of her own poetry.
Nikki Giovanni has been named Woman of the Year by Ebony Magazine in
1970, by Mademoiselle in 1971 and by Ladies Home Journal in 1971.
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