News Nikki Giovanni, Iconic Poet and Voice of the Black Arts Movement, Dies at 81 Giovanni rose to prominence during the 1960s as a fierce voice in the Black Arts Movement, alongside literary giants such as Amiri Baraka, Audre... My IMessengerDecember 22, 2024
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News The Great Nikki Giovanni left indelible mark The iconic, dynamic, and brilliant Nikki Giovanni died on Monday, Dec. 9, following her third cancer diagnosis, according to a statement from friend and... My IMessengerDecember 11, 2024
News End of a poetic era: Nikki Giovanni retires as English professor at Virginia Tech From NFL athletes to business leaders and professional writers, Hokies have gleaned years of wisdom and life lessons from Giovanni. I MessengerSeptember 3, 2022
News Finally — Another First with the Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Sorry, “Ms. Jackson.” Those words ring in my ears – to the tune of the same song by hip-hop’s legendary OutKast. Yes, Judge Ketanji... I MessengerApril 8, 2022
Cheryl's World MY TRUTH: Reality Check By Cheryl Smith Some people are made of plastic And you know some people are made of wood Some people have hearts of stone... I MessengerMarch 10, 2022