Nikki Giovanni is an extraordinary poet, writer, activist and educator. Giovanni’s outspokenness inspires so many people’s lives and has brought the eyes of the world upon her. She is determined and committed to the journey fought for civil rights and equality. Her focus is what her power hold to make a difference in many lives of others. Nikki Giovanni was born June 7, 1943 in Knoxville Tennessee in an all-black suburb called Lincoln Heights in Cincinnati Ohio. Her family consisted of her mom Yolanda Cornelia Sr., her dad Jones “Gus” Giovanni, and her older sister Gary Ann. She attended T.S Eliot and Richard Wright Elementary schools while she lived with her grandparents John Watson and Louvain Watson during the summer for a while because …show more content…
After graduating she went to attend University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University for graduate school. In 1968 she published her first volume of poetry, Black Feeling Black Talk, and in 1969 her poem was entered in The New York times. She also gave birth to her only child Thomas Watson in 1968 In 1970 she started making Appearances on Television and then, in 1970 she published her first book Black Feeling and she also wrote Poem of Angela Davis and won Ebony Magazine Women of The year. Giovanni also wrote many poems in 1970, Re- Creation and My House. On January 1, 1971 she published her first collection of essays, Gemini. Which is basically a autobiography on My First Twenty-five years of Being a Black Poet. In 1972 Giovanni joined National Council of Negro Women. And she was The Ladies Home Journal, women of the year. She published a poem for young readers called Tripping Ego. In 1972 truth is on its way receives a N.A.T.R.A (National Association of Radio and Television Announcements) award for the best word album. The Women and Men in 1972, and Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day 1978. In 1973 there was a national book award nomination for Gemini. Giovanni has continued writing for the past 30 years, and has won numerous awards for her writings. She also has won numerous N.A.A.C.P image awards. Giovanni also won a Grammy award for her album “The Nikki Giovanni Poetry
Nikki was born on December 11, 1958 in San Jose, California under the legal name of Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. He was mostly raised by a single mom and his grandparents after his father left the family. After being abandoned by his mom, Nikki was forced to permanently move in with his grandparents. They relocated many times, and because of this dysfunctional childhood he had, Nikki got himself into trouble. As a teenager living in Idaho, Nikki became a teenage vandal. He broke into people’s houses, shoplifted,
"I am a positive person, I never think of the glass as half empty. I just keep pushing forward" Rosie Perez the proud woman who declared this quote is a person who overcame many obstacles and difficulties to bring success in her life, despite her many hardships and traumatizing past.
The tone Giovanni applies to talk about where she grows up is very laid back and from the language written shows how comfortable she feels with these people. Giovanni writes “folk in Chicago” to demonstrate how the people in Chicago are chill and a bit country and that they are casual with each other (8). Equally important, Giovanni utilizes the word choice bath in the sentence “when you got your bath” to indicate how they couldn’t waste water to take a shower, but have to fill up the tub with a certain amount to save water (7). Toward the end of the poem Giovanni claims “Black love is Black wealth” to express how, to black people the money, fame, or richness isn’t important, but the people you surround yourself with and in Giovanni’s point of view, considered wealthy (22). In the beginning of Nikki-Rosa, Giovanni states “always a drag if you’re black” to oppose that perhaps she wasn’t so happy all the time and that there are tough times to climb over in life (1/ 2). Giovanni could have begun the poem like that to make the times she is happy to the reader and herself not just a fluke, but a highlight in her life and something that she comes to cherish. All in all Giovanni’s poem
The poem, “Nikki-rosa” written by Nikki Giovanni, an African American poet, who was born in 1943. During the sixties, she emerged as a black poet whose militancy during the civil rights movement made her immensely popular. In 1968, she published the poem “Nikki-rosa”. In the poem “Nikki-rosa”, she uses her childhood as the basis of this story. Nikki-rosa communicates through her childhood memories, the belief that white people and black people have fundamentally different ideas about wealth and happiness. That white people and black people see their personal life experiences differently. Wealth for black people is love, family, and togetherness; not tangible items. The sense of community and acceptance was more valuable than having even an private toilet. White people see “black wealth” as a hard life and focus on the things that she didn't have, i.e., toilet, bathtub., etc.
Aaliyah Dana Haughton was born on January 16, 1979, in Brooklyn, New York . Raised in Detroit , Michigan . Aaliyah Dana Haughton started voice lessons shortly after she learned to talk As a young actress/singer competed successfully on the television program Star Search at age 11. That same year, she performed with R&B legend Gladys Knight, the former wife of her uncle and manager, Barry Hankerson, at a five-night stand in Las Vegas.
Angelou’s writings reflect who she was. We must learn who we are.
Do you know what what a woman has in common with Africa? Nikki Giovanni explains it best “ I am a beautiful woman… I cannot be comprehended except by my permission.” Ego- Tripping subtitled (there may be a reason why) is a poem written by Nikki Giovanni and published in 1972. Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr was born on June 7th, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ego- Tripping is a declaration of pride of Africa as a material source as well as a cultural source. The poem prompts her readers of the abundance of what the continent, Africa, contributed to ancient history and civilization as a whole. She uses different literary devices such as metaphors, diction, imagery, and similes to convey her message across to the reader. Also, analyzing the structure of the Ego- Tripping, first person is used to add a personal feel to the poem, proper nouns are lower case instead of capitalized, and a free verse rhyme scheme is used. Nikki Giovanni first trip to Africa
A biography written by gives a good chronological story of her life which will be described in the following paragraphs23. Chopin was born February 8th 1850 in Saint Louis. Her father was from Ireland while her mother was from Saint Louis. From the time she was five years old she went to Saint Louis boarding school known as Sacred Heart. She was very close to her family.
“We write because believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained,”—Nikki Giovanni a famous award winning poet, best known to write poems that range from love and friendship to the Civil Rights Movement. Nikki Giovanni has many well-known and famous poems. Nikki Giovanni’s life of a high spirited black woman living in the 1960s has influenced her poetry.
“From the story Nikki-Rosa reader's can tell that Giovanni had an impoverished childhood but Walter's article goes farther to show the later part of her life” (The Journal of Negro History). During the poem she makes statements like “I really hope no white person ever has to write about me because they never understand Black love is Black wealth and they probably talk about my hard childhood and never understand that all the while I was quite happy” (Henderson 138). With that being said, Nikki was able to face the reality that even though things might not look so good in her life, she will always be happy.
Maya Angelou’s “Equality” depicts a more patient yet tenacious rebel than described in Dunbar’s poem. “You declare you see me dimly”, she begins, “through a glass that will not shine.” Maya describes the denial of her boldness, of her rebellion; but, she continues to march, chanting “Equality and I will be free. Equality and I will be free.” She identifies herself as a shadow, unimportant to those she opposes— but she intends to repeat the mantra “Equality and I will be free” until she is heard. The sixth stanza left me in literal tears (and I am not an emotional person, thank you very
Most don’t know that Demi Lovato’s real name is actually Demetria Lovato. Demi Lovato is a hero for many reasons. Demi was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 20th 1992. Her parents names are Patrick Martin Lovato and Dianna De La Garza. Her father was an engineer and her mother was a former Dallas Cowboy cheerleader. In 1994 her parents divorced and her mom, Demi and her sister moved to Dallas, Texas. There, her mother remarried and Demi gained two half sisters. Demi is currently not married but has had boyfriends in the past, such as Joe Jonas.
The pop music stars that fascinates me… I have many, such as Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, Austin Mahone, Ariana Grande, and Tori Kelly. But, for today I will go into depth with the male being Justin Bieber and the female being Demi Lovato. Many people wonder, so many times from time and time again what do I see in these artist. Well to be honest, they have a story that made them who they are today, which is a strong, independent, calm, and inspirational person. Take Justin Bieber for instance, many people find him impulsive and immature from the events that have occurred in the past up until now. Everyone knows about the Miami incident that occurred a year and 7 months ago. He’s showing many that he’s taken the consequences with what he did
Demi Lovato is a famous singer, songwriter, and actor born in 1992 in New Mexico. Although she was on “Barney & Friends” as a child, most people know her from her years as an actress and an occasional singer on disney channel. She co-starred in the famous movie series “Camp Rock” and also in the television series “Sonny with a Chance.” After these acting positions, Lovato began a career in singing. She has released many albums and has had many hit songs such as “Heart Attack” and “Cool for the Summer.” In 2012 and 2013, Lovato was a judge on “The X Factor” (Wikipedia). Singing is a huge part of Lovato’s life, and she pours her heart and should into her lyrics.
In Maya Angelou’s third book of poetry And Still I Rise, the personal struggles of the African American Woman are brought to life through poetic works. With inspirations drawn from personal journeys of Maya Angelou herself, powerful poems praise, celebrate, and empathize with the feminine colored experience. Angelou’s writing sheds glaring light on themes of feminine power, beauty, and perseverance, raising the African American Woman to a pedestal that demands respect and adoration. For Angelou’s audience, the everyday woman is presented equipped with all the necessities to thrive and shine in the face of adversity. In Maya Angelou’s works “Phenomenal Woman”, “Woman Work”, and “Still I Rise”, audiences are able to connect to the strength and virtue of the woman that is brought to life through the praising of femininity, and through its power to make an impact on society.