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Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at age 81

Name: Poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at age 81
Uploaded: 2024-12-10T16:46:00-0500
Duration: 35 s
Description: Nikki Giovanni, who gained fame over her long career as a poet, author and public speaker, has died at the age of 81. She was the subject of the recent Emmy-winning documentary, "Going to Mars."

Nikki Giovanni, who gained fame over her long career as a poet, author and public speaker, has died at the age of 81. She was the subject of the recent Emmy-winning documentary, "Going to Mars."