Honoring the memory of Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr., a renowned poet and activist.

This resolution honors the memory of Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr., a distinguished poet and activist. Giovanni, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, dedicated her life to advocating for African-American rights and authored over two dozen poetry collections. She taught at Virginia Tech for thirty-five years and was a prominent figure in the Black Arts movement. The resolution extends condolences to her family and recognizes her contributions to literature and civil rights.

Honoring the memory of Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr., a renowned poet and activist.

This resolution honors the memory of Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr., a distinguished poet and activist. Giovanni, born in Knoxville, Tennessee, dedicated her life to advocating for African-American rights and authored over two dozen poetry collections. She taught at Virginia Tech for thirty-five years and was a prominent figure in the Black Arts movement. The resolution extends condolences to her family and recognizes her contributions to literature and civil rights.