Convocation: Nikki Giovanni
Convocation: Nikki Giovanni

One of the most widely read American poets, Yolande Cornelia 'Nikki' Giovanni is a strong voice of the Black community. Her book 'Racism 101' includes bold, controversial essays about the situation of Americans on all sides of various race issues. Her three most recent volumes of poetry were winners of the NAACP Image Award. She has received 21 honorary doctorates and a host of other awards. Since 1987, she has been a professor at Virginia Tech. The title of her presentation is 'The Poetics of the Black Experience.'



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  • Description One of the most widely read American poets, Yolande Cornelia 'Nikki' Giovanni is a strong voice of the Black community. Her book 'Racism 101' includes bold, controversial essays about the situation of Americans on all sides of various race issues. Her three most recent volumes of poetry were winners of the NAACP Image Award. She has received 21 honorary doctorates and a host of other awards. Since 1987, she has been a professor at Virginia Tech. The title of her presentation is 'The Poetics of the Black Experience.'
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