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Nikki Giovanni interview, 2003

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Giovanni, Nikki

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Nikki Giovanni discusses her book, “Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea.” Giovanni explains the meaning of the title and talks about the poems in her book. She discusses Mars and its unfamiliarity, a commitment to humanity and not revenge, Rosa Parks, and Emmitt Till. Giovanni also talks about her parents, the hardships of high school students, and her bout with cancer.
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Video/F4v
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Martinson, Connie
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