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Acclaimed poet and activist Nikki Giovanni dies at 81
Renowned poet, activist, author and professor Nikki Giovanni has died. She was 81.
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Chicago accepting nominations for Poet Laureate
Chicago's spray-painting poet brings positivity to the streets
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A healing refuge for SF's Tenderloin neighborhood
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How Indigenous spoken word artist honors heritage through storytelling
Poet Amanda Gorman says she was tailed by guard who thought of her as 'threat'
Chicago English teacher says its vital to teach Black female poetry
Poem goes viral after Harris becomes VP, inspiring young girls
Teen unveils painting of inauguration star poet
Amanda Gorman's performance thrills young Chicago poets
'GMA' surprises young inaugural poet during interview
Inaugural poet Amanda Gorman: 'Even as we grieved, we grew'
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