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Why Not the Right Thing the First Time

Poet Nikki Giovanni was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 7, 1943. Although she grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, she and her sister returned to Knoxville each summer to visit their grandparents. Nikki graduated with honors in history from her grandfather's alma mater, Fisk University. Since 1987, she has been on the faculty at Virginia Tech, where she is a University Distinguished Professor.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Nikki Giovanni Talks Jesus, Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump & More

Filmmaker Lorenzo Dickerson of Maupintown Media sits down with the "Princess of Black Poetry" Nikki Giovanni, as they discuss Jesus, Mars, Starbucks, Donald J. Trump, Muhammad Ali, Black Lives Matter, 2PAC, Thomas Jefferson, Nina Simone, Michael Jackson, Barbara Bush, Kentucky Fried Chicken and MORE.

Legendary Nikki Giovanni Speaks on her "Thug Life" Tattoo + New Book "Chasing Utopia"

The legendary Nikki Giovanni has been granted countless accolades like, Woman of the Year by Essence, Outstanding Woman of Tennessee, Ohio Hall of Fame, NAACP Image Award, and many more, for her incredible leadership and publications.

Nikki Giovanni: "We Are Virginia Tech!"

Nikki Giovanni speaks at the Virginia Tech Memorial Convocation on April 17, 2007

Nikki Giovanni reads "Bicycles"

Bill Moyers Journal: Nikki Giovanni

In an intimate conversation, Bill and renowned poet Nikki Giovanni discuss themes ranging from social revolution to the nature of love.

L.E.A.P for Ghana Educational Summit

Nikki Giovanni speaks at the First Annual L.E.A.P for Ghana Educational Summit in Accra, Ghana. The L.E.A.P initiative is one of the initiatives supported by the Outer Limits Program. During her keynote, speech, she shared her poem, "We're Going to Mars" as a finale.