Famed poet and retired Virginia Tech professor Nikki Giovanni died Monday. Giovanni was 81 years old.
Nikki Giovanni was born in Knoxville, Tennessee in June 7,1943. Giovanni graduated from Fisk University. She was a prominent figure in the Black Arts and Civil Rights Movements. She inspired generations of students, artists, activists and scholars. Her works were known around the world and delved into social issues, race and gender.
Giovanni became a professor at Virginia Tech, teaching English for more than three decades.
She worked up until her final days. After dozens of poetry collections under her belt, she was working on getting her last book of poetry out when she died. It’s still set to come out next year, titled THE LAST BOOK.
May Nikki Giovanni Rest In Peace 🙏🏽👑
