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Black arts literary icon Nikki Giovanni dies

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.

Hyperallergic · 21h

Nikki Giovanni, “Princess of Black Poetry,” Dies at 81

A key figure of the Black Arts Movement of the 1960s and ’70s, the poet and activist is celebrated for her illuminating works touching on race, gender, and politics.

KPBS · 3d

Renowned poet and Black arts movement icon Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

The poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, set to publish in the fall.

The Cincinnati Herald20h

Nikki Giovanni, iconic voice of the Black Arts Movement, dies at 81

Nikki Giovanni, the groundbreaking poet, author, and professor whose work embodied the spirit of the Black Arts Movement and beyond, died on Monday in Blacksburg, Virginia. She was 81. Her wife, ...

President Joe Biden reacts to the death of ‘literary legend’ Nikki Giovanni

President Joe Biden eulogized Nikki Giovanni in an official White House statement on Wednesday, hailing the late poet as a ...

Remembering Tennessee native Nikki Giovanni, an icon of the Black arts movement

Family, friends, colleagues and millions of fans are mourning the loss of Nikki Giovanni. The acclaimed poet, Civil Rights ...

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