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Knoxville-native Nikki Giovanni died on Dec. 9, but her legacy lives on. From new tributes, a documentary and the work she left behind, how to honor the world-renowned poet.

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You know Nikki Giovanni's poems and the power of her words. Here are some facts you might not know about the poet and author who died at age 81.

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Not to mention her films, CDs and Grammy-nominated records. Giovanni was a prolific writer, though one of her most popular poems was written early in her career. "Nikki-Rosa" was written in 1968 ...