Talking with Nikki Giovanni

Join us as we welcome special guest Nikki Giovanni to discuss how her style has evolved over time and the role aging has played a role in her life as an artist. Nikki Giovanni has written many revolutionary poems reflecting on the culture and heritage of her race. Spending much of her youth growing up in Knoxville, Tennessee, Giovanni’s childhood has greatly influenced her writing. She recently contributed and edited Hip Hop speaks to Children a celebration of poetry with a beat.