Nikki Giovanni

Condolences to Nikki's family and fans of a great poet. REST IN POWER....

Her influence in the 70s and 80s was phenomenal as an author and activist. She was just a different kind of talent that couldn´t be duplicated.
Much Love and Respect

My heartfelt condolences to the family for the loss of your love one. May the God of all comfort give you all the comfort you need in your time of sorrow.

Condolences to the loved ones of Nikki Giovanni,
In some of her interviews Ms Giovanni described her poetry as a form of prayer.

Our prayer is that each of you will find endurance during the days ahead and comfort in your dear one´s words and comfort from the oldest book ever written which one of its writers wrote: "For because of him we have life and move and exist, even as some of your own poets have said, `For we are also his children.´"

An icon, an activist, advocate and so much more. Her extraordinary presence will be missed. My condolences to the Giovanni family, May God be with you all.

My condolences, to the Giovanni family,
Ms. Giovanni´s interests for young people after the birth of her son inspired her to write children´s literature is very impressive amongst her other lifetime´s achievements. Proverbs 14:10- "The heart knows its own
bitterness, And no outsider can share in its joy.

My condolences to the Giovanni family,
Ms. Giovanni´s interests for young people after the birth of her son inspired her to write children´s literature is very impressive amongst her
other life time achievements. May you find solace in the God of comfort at
your time of grief. Proverbs 14:10 "the heart knows it own bitterness, And
no outsider can share its joy". LM

In loving memory of a wonderful person. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cousin Pat contact me please, Jamesena West-Hardin, of Knoxville, Tennessee , (865) 382-8007. We love and miss you all.

May the God of all comfort and love be with you.

Ms. Giovanni was a writer and a poet but so much more. Her writings are a part of black history, an integral part of the movements of the 60´s and 70´s. She wrote for everyone, young and old and we will all miss her. Deepest condolences to the Giovanni family, God be with you all as you mourn the loss of your beloved.

Nikki Giovanni was a very good friend of our family in Knoxville, TN.

She would come every summer and visit with her family , cousins, and my family. As she wrote in her poems there was always good food, country fun, and good old times spent with the family, friends, and church people and good old gospel music!!!
In addition, she was a great writer and poet, who was very passionate with the black movement and culture, and current events!

Nikki is leaving a great legacy and she has moved on to a better place.

May God bless, comfort and keep all family members and friends !


Lillian West-Collins , daughter-Madelyn Collins Hill and Husband, Connor Hill, and Family - Knoxville, Tennessee

Our deepest, deepest heartfelt sympathy, and may the Peace of God that surpasses all understanding bring comfort to all now and forever. Treasure the memories of your Loved Ones in your Hearts forevermore. Continual prayers for all in the days, months, and years to come. Call us Pat-Pat, we miss yoy too! (865) 281-8007.
From the daughters of the late James & Willistine Taylor-West, Niecies of the late James & Anna Allen-Taylor, Great-Nieces of Reagan & Louise Hudson.

Psalm 23:1-2 The Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want;

Our hearts are heavy, and with deepest heartfelt sympathy to Thomas Watson Giovanni, Virginia "Ginnny" Fowler, Cousin's Bo-Be, and Pat, family, and friends.

This news has hits our family hard. We have so many memorable, and enjoyable moments that we treasure of our families (parents) being together in Knoxville, TN; the late Jones "Gus" Yolande Cornelia Watson-Giovanni, William Haynes & Agnes Watson-Marsh, the late James & Willistine Taylor-West, James & Anna Allen-Taylor, Reagan & Louise Hudson, going from 500 Ben Hur Avenue to 1609 Kenro Drive, in the summertime visits.

Nikki, you were our lifetime family, friend, and encourager. Knoxville's very own extraordinary, legendary Activist, Writer, Commentator, Educator, Award winning, and renowned Poet, Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni Jr., daughter of beloved parents, Jones "Gus" Giovanni, and Yolande Cornelia Sr., who will definitely be Missed, but Never Ever Forgotten!

Nikki, you definitely made, and left an incredible, one of a kind "Black History" mark here on earth and in our lives.

R.I.H. with JESUS, as we treasure the memories of our Love Ones in our Hearts forevermore. Missed, but Never Ever Forgotten! Continual prayers for all in the days, months, and years to come. We Love You ALL.

My condolences to Dr. Fowler (one of the best professors ever in the VT English Department) and the rest of the family. Nikki Giovanni loved students and her smile was infectious!

Sitting in her classroom and realizing her authenticity with all students-no matter their race, religion, or creed.

My condolences to Nikki's family. I did not get to meet her but grew up in Blacksburg. She wrote a wonderful poem for the shooting victims at VA Tech and was a wonderful writer. Rest in Peace Nikki.

My favorite poet who will always be, "simply the best!"

My condolences.

My condolences to your family. Nikki was a talented person. Her poetic skills were admired by many . May you reflect on her legacy to bring you comfort. May God give you peace during this time of sorrow. The Bible is filled with beautiful poetic scriptures that will soothe your heart.

Such an incredible poet, her amazing works were so incredibly inspirational. Her works were a major part of the movements in the 60´s and 70´s. She did a lot to motivate and keep people going with her poems and her hard work.
Sincerest condolences to the Giovanni family, your loss is shared by many. May God be with you all.

I met Mrs G in 1986 at a Book signing at Glenvar High School thru the Drama department thank you so much Mrs Rita Evan´s Drama teacher one of Mrs G´s close friends and a great thanks to Mr Steve Franco also Glenvar Drama department as well Drama teacher I still have autograph book songs of children and Donaldson Brown ticket from her 1 of a kind 1 day it could be U! Go Hokies in 1986 you inspired not only going and finishing at VPI accomplishing my life goals will be sadly missed, but never will be forgotten! I will keep leaving legacies as you instowed in me and other goal oriented black male or female and all ethnic around

She is my generation; but I never knew who she was until she gave the "Hokey Nation" tribute after the tragic shooting at Virginia Tech. A great lady, a life well lived.

One the most prominent poets of all time. RIP
Kendra Calico

My sister Lorraine and I discovered Nikki in the late sixties, as high school students. In 2004, she came to our former school, and she read from her latest book, The Collected Poetry of Nikki Giovanni. How could she have known that we discovered her as students, in that very institution. Rest in the Lord, Nikki. And say hello to Lorraine for me, when you meet.