Nikki Giovanni is a renowned poet, writer, commentator, and educator known for fighting for civil rights equality for the Black community. She grew up in an all-black community in Cincinnati, Ohio where she drew inspiration from her strong racial background, family, and grandmother. Her poetry explores her upbringing and influences like MLK, Malcom X, and Robert Kennedy as she advocates for social justice.

1. NIKKI GIOVANNI

2. BIOGRAPHY
 Known as poet, writer, commentator, and educator.
 Fights for Civil Rights equality for Black Community
 Grew up in an all black community in Cincinnati, Ohio
 Poetry expresses:
• Strong racial background and family
 “I come from a long line of storytellers”
• Grandmother

3. BIO (CONTINUED)
 She attended and all black college in Tennessee
 Major influences in writing:
• MLK
• Malcom X
• Medger Evers
• Robert Kennedy
 Offered exposure for other African American Women writers
through NikTom, Ltd a publishing corporation in 1970