We Will Prevail

Words from Nikki for now, from years ago

Her writing, spirit, and presence was always relevant. It was progressive and challenging, healing and honest.

I had unique exposure to Nikki Giovanni because of my time at Virginia Tech. She taught at the school and resided at times in Blacksburg, VA. Her speech after the 2007 massacre at VT was legendarily uniting, and is still part of the fabric of t…