Listen: Poet Nikki Giovanni dies at 81

NPR | By Rachel Martin

Published December 9, 2024 at 9:45 PM EST

Poet Nikki Giovanni has died at age 81. Earlier this year, Giovanni spoke with NPR's Rachel Martin about her legacy.

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