81-year-old poet Nikki Giovanni discusses life, resilience, duty, and cancer diagnosis in an interview.

81-year-old poet Nikki Giovanni discusses her life and beliefs in an interview, touching on her childhood curiosity about Mars, resilience amid a challenging upbringing, and the importance of duty in her work. At 81, Giovanni has been diagnosed with cancer but remains positive and cautious. She expresses pride in her work, including her contribution to the opening of the African American Museum in Washington D.C. Giovanni emphasizes that her life is about her duty, rather than her legacy.

August 19, 2024
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