Poet Nikki Giovanni was drawn to athletic competition, which made her a fitting mentor to athletes at Virginia Tech.

But the death of Nikki Giovanni on Monday, at 81, felt different. That night, after putting my son to bed, I searched for her ...

…All and all, This much is true, you have me, And I have you. – Nikki Giovanni ...

This week on Inside Appalachia, the online world of Appalachian memes — and what they tell us about folks who live here. Also ...