Nikki Giovanni Quotes


The future is in good hands.


Citations

Giovanni, Nikki. Conversations with Nikki Giovanni. Edited by Virginia C. Fowler, University Press of Mississippi, 1992.

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Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni
  • Born: June 7, 1943
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Writer, Poet, Activist, Educator

Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. is an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. One of the world's most well-known African-American poets, her work includes poetry anthologies, poetry recordings, and nonfiction essays, and covers topics ranging from race and social issues to children's literature. She has won numerous awards, including the Langston Hughes Medal and the NAACP Image Award. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award for her poetry album, The Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collection. Additionally, she has been named as one of Oprah Winfrey's 25 "Living Legends".