Nikki Giovanni, Poet Who Wrote of Black Joy, Dies at 81
Briefly

Nikki Giovanni, a prolific figure of the Black Arts Movement, balanced her role as a powerful poet and activist while grappling with the male-dominated sphere around her.
Giovanni's performances, marked by her love for jazz and blues, captivated audiences from college students to prison inmates, making her a celebrated public figure.
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