What is Nikki Giovanni background?

Nikki Giovanni is an acclaimed African American poet, writer, and activist born on June 7, 1943, in Knoxville, Tennessee. She rose to prominence during the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s, using her work to address issues of race, gender, and social justice. Giovanni has published numerous volumes of poetry, essays, and Children's Books, earning multiple awards, including the NAACP Image Award and a Grammy nomination. She is also a prominent educator, having taught at several universities, including Virginia Tech.