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Nikki Giovanni, who explored Black life in verse, dies at 81

Ms. Giovanni wrote poetry and prose that celebrated Black identity and attacked white supremacy, yet, at times her verse took joy in such ordinary pleasures as artichoke soup and a mother’s warm embrace.

By: The Boston Globe

Dec 18 2024
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Nikki Giovanni, who explored Black life in verse, dies at 81 — Nikki Giovanni, who explored B

The cause was cancer, according to a family statement shared by her friend Kwame Alexander, a poet and author. Ms. Giovanni had battled cancer twice already, according to the statement, and was still giving readings and performances last month, when ... [11466 chars]

Nikki Giovanni, who explored Black life in verse, dies at 81

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