As a tribute to Nikki Giovanni’s legacy (June 7, 1943 – December 9, 2024), we are excited to share her visit to The Rock Newman Show at Busboys and Poets on 14th & V Streets NW, Washington DC. The show kicks off with then-Mayor Vincent Gray declaring July 13, 2013, as ‘Nikki Giovanni Day’ in the District of Columbia.
We’ll delve into Nikki Giovanni’s memorable childhood events, the influences that led her to poetry, her first love, and the challenges of committing to love. She also explains her ‘Thug Life’ tattoo dedicated to the life of music artist Tupac Shakur.
Throughout her journey, Nikki Giovanni recalls the incredible personalities she encountered, sadly including her interactions and confrontations with the infamous Virginia Tech shooter, Seung-Hui Cho. She describes their tense stand-offs before his tragic rampage that claimed the lives of 32 people.
In this candid interview, Nikki Giovanni leaves no stone unturned on ‘her day’ in Washington DC.
