News Nikki Giovanni, Iconic Poet and Voice of the Black Arts Movement, Dies at 81 Giovanni rose to prominence during the 1960s as a fierce voice in the Black Arts Movement, alongside literary giants such as Amiri Baraka, Audre... Texas Metro NewsDecember 22, 2024
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News The Great Nikki Giovanni left indelible mark The iconic, dynamic, and brilliant Nikki Giovanni died on Monday, Dec. 9, following her third cancer diagnosis, according to a statement from friend and... Texas Metro NewsDecember 11, 2024
News End of a poetic era: Nikki Giovanni retires as English professor at Virginia Tech From NFL athletes to business leaders and professional writers, Hokies have gleaned years of wisdom and life lessons from Giovanni. Texas Metro NewsSeptember 3, 2022
News Finally — Another First with the Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Sorry, “Ms. Jackson.” Those words ring in my ears – to the tune of the same song by hip-hop’s legendary OutKast. Texas Metro NewsApril 8, 2022
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