Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni (1943–2024) was an American poet, writer and teacher.
Also recorded as Yolande Cornelia Giovanni, Jr.
Overview
Recorded at birth as Yolande Cornelia Giovanni Jr.
Born at Knoxville in 1943, died at Blacksburg in 2024.
In detail
Nikki Giovanni studied at Fisk University, University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is creative and professional writing, poetry and opinion journalism.
Employment is recorded with Rutgers University and Virginia Tech.
Distinctions recorded are Ohio Women's Hall of Fame, Virginia Women in History, Langston Hughes Medal and American Book Awards.
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“Nikki Giovanni”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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