An Evening With Nikki Giovanni
\nWednesday, October 24, 2007 at 6:30 pm
\nGolden Eagle Ballroom, 3rd floor, Golden Eagle Building
\nCalifornia State University, Los Angeles<\/p>\n
Join us at Cal State L.A. for an evening with Nikki Giovanni, world-renowned poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator.\u00a0 Currently a University Distinguished Professor at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, Nikki Giovanni is one of the most widely-read American poets and writers. Always insisting on presenting the truth as she sees it, she has maintained a prominent place as a strong voice of the black community.<\/p>\n
Event is free. Seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Nominal parking fee for off-campus guests.<\/p>\n
For more information, or to request accommodations for a disability, please contact the Cross Cultural Centers at Cal State L.A. at (323) 343-5001.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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