OnMonday,literary giant Nikki Giovanni died at 81 ... She would remind us again later, in “Ego Tripping,” of the power she’d inevitably pass on to us.

She taught us how to ego trip and know that we were loved, all with her signature smile and soul-nourishing words. On Monday, Yolande Cornelia “Nikki” Giovanni Jr., renowned American poet ...

Nikki Giovanni navigated the world with unwavering ... Francis spoke of Giovanni's poem, "Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why)," which celebrates Black womanhood: "I am so perfect so divine ...

It's easy to feel lost in a nation that has lost its bearings. But Nikki Giovanni's life and works will comfort us as we confront this latest unknown. “i hope ...

Nikki Giovanni navigated the world with unwavering conviction ... Francis spoke of Giovanni's poem, "Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why)," which celebrates Black womanhood: "I am so perfect so ...