Nikki Giovanni

About Nikki Giovanni

Birth Day: June 7, 1943
Birth Place: Knoxville, TN

Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni was born on June 7, 1943 in Knoxville, TN. African-American poet, author, and professor known for Bicycles: Love Poems; Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day; and Black Judgement. She also wrote several children's books, including Spin a Soft Black Song and The Sun is So Quiet.
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Popular As Nikki Giovanni
Occupation Poet
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born June 7, 1943 (Knoxville, TN)
Birthday June 7
Town/City Knoxville, TN
Nationality TN

🌙 Zodiac

Nikki Giovanni’s zodiac sign is Gemini. According to astrologers, Gemini is expressive and quick-witted, it represents two different personalities in one and you will never be sure which one you will face. They are sociable, communicative and ready for fun, with a tendency to suddenly get serious, thoughtful and restless. They are fascinated with the world itself, extremely curious, with a constant feeling that there is not enough time to experience everything they want to see.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Nikki Giovanni was born in the Year of the Goat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit.

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About

African-American poet, author, and professor known for Bicycles: Love Poems; Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day; and Black Judgement. She also wrote several children's books, including Spin a Soft Black Song and The Sun is So Quiet.

Before Fame

She attended Fisk University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University.

Trivia

She was teaching creative writing at Virginia Tech in 2007, when the April 16 campus massacre occurred. Her words, "We are Virginia Tech...We will prevail," became a rallying cry for traumatized students.

Family Life

She was born in Tennessee, and she grew up in Ohio. She has a son named Thomas.

Associated With

The National Public Radio program, All Things Considered, commissioned Giovanni to write a poem for the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama.

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