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But what are Nikki Giovanni’s best poems? Below, we select and introduce ten of her finest poems which are the ideal ‘way in’ to discovering her work. 1. ‘ Knoxville, Tennessee ’.
A world-renowned poet and one of the foremost authors of the Black Arts Movement, her notable books of poetry are Black Judgment (1968) and Those Who Ride the Night Winds (1983), which were influenced by her participation in the Black Arts Movement and Black Power movement in the 1960s.
Share. [Jump to poems by publication year: 1960s, 1970s, 1990s, 2000s, 2023] Nikki Giovanni ’s poetry combines fierce conviction, tender humor, and an unwavering devotion to telling her truth as a Black woman who came of age during the Black Power and civil rights movements. Scholar Virginia C. Fowler writes, “She is the definitive ‘poet ...
Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. [1] [2] (born June 7, 1943) is an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. One of the world's most well-known African-American poets, [ 2 ] her work includes poetry anthologies, poetry recordings, and nonfiction essays, and covers topics ranging from race and social issues to children's ...
Dreams. By Nikki Giovanni. in my younger years. before i learned. black people aren’t. suppose to dream. i wanted to be. a raelet. and say “dr o wn d in my youn tears”.
Ego Tripping (there may be a reason why) Nikki Giovanni. 1943 –. I was born in the congo. I walked to the fertile crescent and built. the sphinx. I designed a pyramid so tough that a star. that only glows every one hundred years falls. into the center giving divine perfect light.
“A Journey” from The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni: 1968-1998 by Nikki Giovanni. Copyright compilation © 2003 by Nikki Giovanni. Reprinted by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.