Gemini: An Extended Autobiographical Statement on My First Twenty-Five Years of Being a Black Poet

Gemini: An Extended Autobiographical Statement on My First Twenty-Five Years of Being a Black Poet
Nikki Giovanni
Viking Press, 1973
Southern Civilization Collection
Vanderbilt University Special Collections

Giovanni’s 1971 collection of essays blend autobiography, social commentary, and feminist thought.  The essays are deeply personal, reflecting her experiences as a black woman and poet while also addressing the broader issues of race, gender, and identity.  Gemini remains an important text for understanding the experiences and perspectives of black women in America.