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Nikki Giovanni, American poet, writer and activist (died 2024)

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Nikki Giovanni

American poet, writer and activist (1943–2024)

Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr. was an American poet, writer, commentator, activist and educator. One of the world's best-known African-American poets, her work includes poetry anthologies, poetry recordings, and nonfiction essays, and covers topics ranging from race and…
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June 7

Day of the year

June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 207 days remain until the end of the year.
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