Conversation Talking Baldwin with Nikki Giovanni and Clint Smith
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2017
- December 21, 2016
Part of Stew & "Heidi's Notes of a Native Song" schedule of events at the CAC.
Nikki Giovanni joins author and poet Clint Smith to recount her friendship with the late James Baldwin.
In the fall of 1971, writer James Baldwin sat down with poet Nikki Giovanni for a conversation of astonishing timeliness today. The event was hosted by the PBS television program Soul! and was eventually published as A Dialogue. Representing two generations--Baldwin was forty-six and Giovanni only twenty-eight-the two writers exchanged a freewheeling conversation on the problems facing Americans, black and white, as well as the troubles besetting the world.
Video by Milo Daemgen
I recently watched the dialogue between Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin... oh my, my soul cried out and I am forever changed.
These type of interviews never gets old. What a powerhouse of authenticity!!
I am a seventy year black woman who was an activist in the 60's. I, my colleagues survived the movement. We are living decent lives since; we remember Nikki when she was a beautiful young woman, just starting out as a celebrity poet. We loved your poetry then and we love your work and presence now. I met Nikki at an HEB grocery store in Houston, Texas, in one Houston's black communities; she and her agent was there promoting one of her books of poetry; nobody seemed to know her but me. When I saw the book and looked up and saw the sister, Nikki Giovanni, I was stunned and speechless; asked to purchase a copy of the book and asked Nikki to sign it; I bought the book; she signed it. I was in awe and and began t talk with strangers about who Nikki was; they didn't connect; it was like talking to people from another country. I was embarrassed that my people in my home town had no clue or appreciation for such a historical/talented icon; who are still with us/ THANK YOU, SISTER GIOVANNI FOR YOUR SHARING YOUR BRILLIANCE WITH US.
Love this lady. This conversation was like sitting, drinking coffee with a wise and loving aunt/grandmother. So warm, so entertaining, so enlightening. I was watching videos of Baldwin and ran across Ms. Givonni. What a disservice the education system has afforded our people. Why is she not in our history books. Travesty. It is up to us, by us, for us.
Great to see the talent in our community being recognized, for a change. We need more of this.
What a National Black American Treasure Nikki Giovanni is. I LOVE hearing her telling her stories & speaking her/our truths. GREAT Interview & thanks for posting.
I'm 73 years old. It's 2019. So I'm a little bit younger than you, Ms. Giovanni. I'm also a writer and speaker. I writi .g a book right now and you are part of my research. You did do your job and you will never cease doing your job.
I saw Niki perform the poem about Africa in the 70s at the Philly convention center. It is one of the most beautiful and poignant set of words I’ve ever heard in my life! Thank you Ms. Giovanni!
My heart is full !!
I just love Nikki. I just love her and I'm so thankful for her. And Clint, wow, your poetry is beautiful.
She’s an absolute gift!
I thoroughly enjoyed this, and so I'm grateful to the organizers for making it happen. Thank you.
Love Nikki! In your interview with James Baldwin, 1971 your voice reminded me of Whitney Houston. Beautiful!
Nikki Giovanni is soul eternal dancing in the delight of observing another blessed day.
So much love and appreciation for these participants! 🥰😍
I love Nikki Giovanni she’s wonderful! Her work is legendary ❤️
Wow- his poem had my eyes involuntarily water up...
Her speaking cadence is the same but just older, i like that. i like the way people use to speak back then, we need that back.
Thank you for saying that Nikk...I do the same and people try to make me feel bad saying "Oh, you don't care..." booohooo not true I just feel if you want me to know you would tell me because otherwise "I don't really care about being in your business as I am doing my business..."
Love watching “Going to Mars,” a Nikki Giovanni documentary on HBO. Wish I could own the video.