1943 - 2024
Nikki Giovanni American Poet
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Nikki Giovanni was previously married to Virginia C. Fowler.
Nikki Giovanni had an encounter with Sonia Sanchez.
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American Poet Nikki Giovanni was born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr. on 7th June, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA and passed away on 9th Dec 2024 Blacksburg, Virginia, USA aged 81. She is most remembered for Poet who wrote. Her zodiac sign is Gemini.
Nikki Giovanni is a member of the following lists: 1943 births, American poets and 21st-century women writers.
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Details
| First Name |
Nikki
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| Last Name |
Giovanni
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| Full Name at Birth |
Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr.
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| Birthday |
7th June, 1943
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| Birthplace |
Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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| Died |
9th December, 2024
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| Place of Death |
Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Lung Cancer
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Light
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| Hair Color |
Grey
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Lesbian
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Austin High School, TN
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| University |
Fisk University, TN, University of Cincinnati, OH, University of Pennsylvania, PA, Columbia University
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| Occupation Text |
Writer, poet, activist, educator
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| Occupation |
Poet
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| Claim to Fame |
Poet who wrote
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| Official Websites |
http://www.nikki-giovanni.com/
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Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. (June 7, 1943 – December 9, 2024) was an American poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator. One of the world's most well-known African-American poets, her work includes poetry anthologies, poetry recordings, and nonfiction essays, and covers topics ranging from race and social issues to children's literature. She won numerous awards, including the Langston Hughes Medal and the NAACP Image Award. She was nominated for a 2004 Grammy Award for her poetry album, The Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collection. Additionally, she was named as one of Oprah Winfrey's 25 "Living Legends". Giovanni was a member of The Wintergreen Women Writers Collective.
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