MS SC656

Recognizes world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator Nikki Giovanni for her literary accomplishments and contributions over more than three decades

Welcomes Giovanni to Mississippi for her speaking engagement at Jackson State University on March 23, 2011, as part of the Student Government Association's Annual Women's Emphasis Week

Highlights her extensive honors including 25 honorary degrees, NAACP Image Awards, a Grammy nomination, the Rosa L. Parks Woman of Courage Award, and recognition as one of Oprah Winfrey's 25 "Living Legends"

Notes her career achievements including authoring approximately 30 books for adults and children and serving as University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech University

Directs that the resolution be presented to Nikki Giovanni and made available to the Capitol Press Corps