Nikky Finney
Poet and academic, wrote 'Head Off & Split'
Born
August 26th, 1957
67 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1957, this American poet and academic focused on themes of race, identity, and social justice. A significant work includes the poetry collection 'Head Off & Split', which received the National Book Award for Poetry in 2011. The poet served as a professor at the University of Kentucky and contributed to various literary communities through teaching and mentorship. This person's body of work often explored the complexities of African American experiences.
Won the National Book Award for Poetry in 2011
Published acclaimed poetry collection 'Head Off & Split'
Served as a professor at the University of Kentucky
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