Nikki Giovanni is a generation-defining poet, writer, and activist renowned for her five-decade career creating evocative works exploring themes of social justice and love, while captivating audiences with her conviction, humor, and devotion to telling her truth as a Black woman. Charleston Literary Festival is collaborating with the International African American Museum (IAAM) demonstrating great alignment between the two organizations and their complementary missions to illuminate untold stories of the African American experience.
In this marquee event, Prof. Giovanni is in conversation with Dr. Tonya Matthews, CEO of IAAM. This is an important opportunity for audiences to embrace a conversation with one of the most important poets of our time. Prof. Giovanni has been awarded 7 NAACP awards, a Grammy nomination, and was a finalist for the National Book Award.
In collaboration with the International African American Museum (IAAM), made possible by the generosity of TD Bank.
Recorded November 4, 2024
0:00-3:48 Introduction
3:48-48:10 Conversation
48:10-1:02:50 Q&A
