Honoring Soror Nikki Giovanni: A Voice That Echoes Beyond Silence

The death of Soror Nikki Giovanni, a literary titan and unapologetic voice of the Black experience, leaves an irreplaceable void in our collective consciousness. Yet, her passing has been met with a disturbingly quiet response from national media. This silence feels ironic, given the volume and resonance of her voice over decades. Giovanni was a relentless force—she didn’t just write poetry; she challenged, uplifted, and redefined the cultural landscape for generations.

Holding the Mic

The last couple of months have been nothing short of transformative for me and for the Congress Heights Community Training and Development Corporation (CHCTDC), the organization I founded and have led for many years.