Celebrated poet, author, educator, and activist Nikki Giovanni passed away at 81 in Blacksburg, Virginia due to complications from lung cancer. A defining voice of the Black Arts Movement, Giovanni authored over 25 books and poems that resonated deeply with readers, earning her recognition as one of America’s most influential writers. Throughout her six-decade career, she championed racial and social justice, leaving behind a powerful legacy that connected people to their shared humanity.
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