Birth Name: Yolanda Cornelia
Occupation: Poet
Born In: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Birthdate: June 7, 1943
Age: 80 years old (as of 2024)
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: American
Sexuality: N/A
Nikki Giovanni was born on the 7th of June, 1943. She is famous for being a Poet. The National Public Radio program, All Things Considered, commissioned Giovanni to write a poem for the 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama. Nikki Giovanni’s age is 80. African-American poet, author, and professor known for Bicycles: Love Poems; Cotton Candy on a Rainy Day; and Black Judgement. She also wrote several children’s books, including Spin a Soft Black Song and The Sun is So Quiet.
The 80-year-old poet was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. She attended Fisk University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Columbia University. She was teaching creative writing at Virginia Tech in 2007, when the April 16 campus massacre occurred. Her words, “We are Virginia Tech…We will prevail,” became a rallying cry for traumatized students.
Nikki Giovanni is a Gemini and her 81st birthday is in .
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Childhood
Nikki Giovanni was born in 1940s. The early 1940s were dominated by World War II. Following the end of the war, it was the start of the Baby Boomer years and technology advancements such as the jet engine, nuclear fusion, radar, rocket technology and others later became the starting points for Space Exploration and Improved Air Travel. The 40s also brought us the Slinky, Velcro, Jeep, Tupperware and Frisbee. Discover what happened on this day.
Yolanda Cornelia is part of the Baby boomers generation. Also known as "boomers", are the result of the end of World War II, when birth rates across the world spiked. They are associated with a rejection of traditional values. These hippie kids protested against the Vietnam War and participated in the civil rights movement.
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While we don't know Nikki Giovanni birth time, but we do know her mother gave birth to her on a Monday. People born on a Monday tend to be a bit sensitive and emotional. They have imagination and don't like planning things in advance. They're flexible and good at improvising.
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The 80-year-old American was born in the Baby Boomers Generation and the Year of the Goat
Education
Yolanda Cornelia attended Austin High School, TN and Fisk University, TN, University of Cincinnati, OH, University of Pennsylvania, PA, Columbia University.
Family
Nikki Giovanni’s mother’s name is unknown at this time and her father’s name is under review. We will continue to update information on Nikki Giovanni’s parents.
Personal Life
Like many famous people and celebrities, Nikki Giovanni keeps her personal life private. Once more details are available on who she is dating, we will update this section.
Fast Facts
| REAL NAME: | Yolanda Cornelia |
| NICKNAME: | Nikki |
| MARTIAL STATUS: | Pending |
| RELIGION: | Unknown |
| TATTOOS: | N/A |
| AGE GENERATION: | Baby Boomers Generation |
| BIRTH SIGN: | Gemini |
| BIRTH DAY: | Monday |
| DAYS SINCE BIRTH: |
Net Worth
The 80-year-old American poet has done well thus far. Majority of Nikki’s money comes from being a poet. CelebsMoney has recently updated Nikki Giovanni’s net worth.
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Horoscope
Zodiac Sign: Nikki Giovanni is a Gemini. People of this zodiac sign like music, books, magazines, chatting, short trips and dislike being alone, repetition and routine. The strengths of this sign are being gentle, affectionate, curious, adaptable, able to learn quickly, while weaknesses can be nervous, inconsistent and indecisive. The greatest overall compatibility with Gemini is Sagittarius and Aquarius.
Chinese Zodiac: Nikki Giovanni was born in the Year of the Dragon. People born under this sign enjoy being alone with their thoughts. They're creative thinkers, economic, cautitous and appreciate the arts, they can also be indecisive.
Ruling Planet: Nikki Giovanni has a ruling planet of Mercury and has a ruling planet of Mercury and by astrological associations Wednesday is ruled by Mercury. In Astrology, Mercury is the planet that rules our mindset. People who are born with Mercury as the ruling planet have communication skills, intellect and cleverness.
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Nikki Giovanni’s birth sign is Gemini and she has a ruling planet of Mercury.
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