``I'm not needed,'' the beloved poet, drinking coffee at a hotel lounge in midtown Manhattan, insisted during a recent interview. ``I think I'm enjoyed. I enjoy my audience and I think my audience enjoys me. I've seen too many people who think they're needed and do you know how awful they are?'' ... read more »

The Department of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles presented its 10th Annual Pan-African Studies Forum on May 10, featuring world-renowned poet, writer, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni. ... read more »

WHO:  The Department of Pan-African Studies at California State University, Los Angeles presents its 10th Annual Pan-African Studies Forum featuring world-renowned poet, writer, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni. ... read more / view event »