Giovanni’s writings were able to educate and entertain many and will continue to influence future generations, whether they ...

Knoxville-native Nikki Giovanni died on Dec. 9, but her legacy lives on. From new tributes, a documentary and the work she ...

Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet and proud Knoxville ... Other popular works by Giovanni include "Ego Tripping" and "Legacies." "It's Too Exhausting": Older Adults Are Revealing The Things They ...

Keeping the renowned poet’s memory alive is personal for Beck Cultural Exchange Center President Reneé Kesler.

"Because (thinking about your legacy) gets you caught up in your ... was a University of Tennessee undergraduate when she first met Nikki Giovanni, the poet who inspired her to become one, herself.

Nikki Giovanni, renowned globally as a literary ... “We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin,” said Allison (Pat) Ragan, Giovanni’s cousin, in ...

Nikki Giovanni did not dream of being a writer, but her writing left an indelible mark on America and the world.

activist and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at 81, but the Beck Cultural Exchange Center is dedicated to keeping the Knoxville native’s memory alive for generations to come. “The legacy of ...

Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr., the internationally recognized ... "We will forever feel blessed to have shared a legacy and love with our dear cousin," her relative Allison Ragan said ...