— dedicated to promoting the growth and appreciation of the arts in the Omaha community.
A literary reading at a music store, curated by Danilo Thomas and UNO professors AB Gorham and Teresa Carmody.
Carmody will be reviewing Gerard's new book for Between Two Covers.
Nikki Giovanni is a "living legend" and one of the most famous US poets. She rose to fame in the late 1960s as part of the Black Arts Movement, using inspiration from her African heritage to present the Black experience in America. Her work explores race, gender, sexuality, and the African American family and she has dedicated herself to uplifting other Black writers, especially Black women writers. She has taught at many universities, including Rutgers, The Ohio State University, Queens College (City University of New York), and Virginia Tech.