Nikki Giovanni

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Giovanni, Nikki 1943–

Born Yolande Cornelia Giovanni, Jr., Giovanni is a black American poet, autobiographer, essayist, and writer for children. In verse which is angry, hopeful, loving, she advocates revolutionary social change. (See also CLC, Vols. 2, 4, and Contemporary Authors, Vols. 29-32, rev. ed.)

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