Nikki Giovanni was a legend. Her poetry, writings and powerful voice exploring race, gender, sexuality and social issues cemented her legacy. And Oprah Winfrey agrees. “I was raised on Nikki ...

Nikki Giovanni ... Arts Movement. Her poems share her perspective on the importance of family and her well-established political beliefs. Giovanni explored themes of race, gender and sexuality ...

“The acclaimed poet, Black Arts Movement icon whose poems of wit, wonder ... Poet and professor Nikki Giovanni's fiery work often addressed race and gender. - Kris Connor/Getty Images Known for her ...

She also received a Grammy nomination for the spoken word album “The Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collection.” In January 2009, at the request of NPR, she wrote a poem about the incoming president ...

Renowned poet, activist, author and professor Nikki Giovanni has ... especially gender and race — the passionate and prolific iconoclast published dozens of volumes of poetry, essays and ...