• Nikki Giovanni: Poetry, the birth of hip-hop, and why she genuinely wants to go to Mars

  • Apr 23 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
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Nikki Giovanni: Poetry, the birth of hip-hop, and why she genuinely wants to go to Mars

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  • Considered one of the world’s greatest living poets, Nikki Giovanni carved out a revolutionary legacy during the civil rights era with poems that uplifted the experiences of Black Americans. Decades later, Nikki’s writing and interviews have grown increasingly personal, offering insight into her childhood, health struggles and thoughts on growing older. She shares her story in the new documentary, “Going To Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.” Nikki tells Tom about being involved in the birth of hip-hop, why artists should go to space, and how she packed a club of 100 people, including guests like Morgan Freeman and Nina Simone.

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