Nikki Giovanni at the Austin African American Book Festival 2024The 18th Annual Austin African American Book Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Carver Museum and Carver Library featured Nikki Giovanni (born June 7, 1943). Giovanni spoke at 11:00 am. Giovanni discussed her life and work with Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston.
Giovanni has won numerous awards, including the NAACP Image Award. She has been nominated for a Grammy Award for her poetry album, The Nikki Giovanni Poetry Collection. Giovanni was also named as one of Oprah Winfrey's 25 "Living Legends". Happy belated birthday to Nikki Giovanni!
This year’s festival, Under the theme “Black Feeling, Black Talk: Activism in Poetry and Prose,” the festival highlighted the transformative power of the arts to foster growth and connection in our community.
© 2024 Michael Lewis Global Photography, All Rights Reserved
Keywords:
Austin African American Book Festival,
Austin Texas,
Black Feeling Black Talk,
Michael Lewis Global Photography,
Nikki Giovanni,
Nokoa The Observer
Comments
No comments posted.
Loading...
|
Subscribe
RSS
Recent Posts
John Hargis - McKetta Academy of Distinguished Chemical Engineers at UT Austin
Austin Fire Chief Joel G. Baker Retirement Ceremony
Texas Performing Arts presents the musical “& Juliet” at Bass Concert Hall
The Carver Kickback - Juneteenth Edition Remembrance Ceremony
Austin African American Book Festival Proclamation Ceremony at Austin City Hall
Texas Performing Arts presents the Wiz Musical at Bass Concert Hall in Austin-May 2026
Gladys Knight made a triumphant return to the Paramount Theatre in Austin
LBJ Conversations with Evan Smith featuring Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
An Thrilling Evening with Kenny G at the Paramount Theater
Texas Performing Arts presents The Sound of Music at Bass Concert Hall in Austin 2026
Archive
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
|
