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Nikki Giovanni

Nikki Giovanni

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Poet
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American poet, writer and activist

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Born

June 7, 1943

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Died

December 9, 2024

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Birthplace

Knoxville

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Nationality

United States

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Spouse(s)

Virginia C. Fowler
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poetwriterteachercivil rights advocateuniversity teacher
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"I really don't think life is about the I-could-have-beens. Life is only about the I-tried-to-do. I don't mind the failure but I can't imagine that I'd forgive myself if I didn't try."

Nikki Giovanni

Poet

Failure and Setbacks
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