Why Not the Right Thing the First Time | Nikki Giovanni | TEDxHerndon
Details
| Title | Why Not the Right Thing the First Time | Nikki Giovanni | TEDxHerndon |
| Author | TEDx Talks |
| Duration | 12:12 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ekpw2xzPK2Y |
Description
Life is good; love is fun. Why not enjoy them both?
Poet Nikki Giovanni was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 7, 1943. Although she grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, she and her sister returned to Knoxville each summer to visit their grandparents. Nikki graduated with honors in history from her grandfather's alma mater, Fisk University. Since 1987, she has been on the faculty at Virginia Tech, where she is a University Distinguished Professor.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
