Amid the same Knoxville congregation Nikki Giovanni worshipped with as a child, a crowd of civil rights leaders, classmates, sorority sisters and friends gathered for a memorial tribute to the ...

Nikki Giovanni, a renowned Knoxville-born writer, educator and activist, has died at the age of 81, according to multiple reports.

From former Knoxville mayors to inspired writers, many people treasured the time they spent with acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni, who died Dec. 9.

Internationally renowned poet, writer, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni has died at 81, but the Beck Cultural Exchange Center is dedicated to keeping the Knoxville native’s memory alive for ...

Local News Knoxville native, world-renowned poet Nikki Giovanni has died at 81 A plaque honoring Giovanni is located at the Cal Johnson Recreation Center, just across from where her grandparents ...

Nikki Giovanni's Knoxville service full of poetry, song Giovanni, who died from complications of lung cancer, worked until the very end of her life.

Nikki Giovanni navigated the world with unwavering conviction and wisdom, and a voice that was at once brilliant, humorous and full of love. She spoke candidly with James Baldwin about race and ...

Friends, sorority sisters, high school classmates and admirers filled the pews of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Knoxville on Wednesday to celebrate the life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni. The renowned ...

The literary community is mourning the loss of acclaimed Knoxville-born poet Nikki Giovanni, who died Monday at the age of 81.

Nikki Giovanni, a renowned Knoxville-born writer, educator and activist, has died at the age of 81, according to multiple reports.