Nikky Finney
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WATCH: Poet Nikky Finney honors the wisdom of Black women at virtual MLK Day keynote event
Acclaimed poet and activist Nikky Finney paid tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by honoring the generations of Black women who nurtured, educated and inspired King and countless others through what she calls the "motherload of knowledge." Finney was the keynote speaker at Vanderbilt University’s Jan. 17 virtual commemoration. Read MoreJan 19, 2022
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Poet Nikky Finney to speak at virtual keynote event for 2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Renowned poet, professor and author Nikky Finney will deliver a keynote address as part of Vanderbilt University’s 2022 commemoration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Finney is scheduled to speak Jan. 17 as part of a virtual program that will begin with a vigil and include remarks by Chancellor Daniel Diermeier. Read MoreDec 22, 2021
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Vanderbilt MFA Program in Creative Writing ranked among top 10
Vanderbilt’s MFA Program in Creative Writing has been ranked among the top 10 programs in the country in a survey conducted by "Poets & Writers" magazine and reported in the September/October issue. Read MoreSep 11, 2012