Nikki Giovanni on the importance of self-love | Generational Anxiety

Celebrated poet Nikki Giovanni talks about Millennials and Gen Z and the lack of self-love in their lives on "Generational Anxiety."

Join legendary and emerging artists for lively and provocative discussions on the changing state of art, culture and society hosted by opinion writer and culture critic Bianca Vivion in "Generational Anxiety."

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[MaxineShaw-debh]

I always say "Good Morning Gorgeous" in the mirror every morning.

[JuliG-ivmm]

Always happy to see Ms Giovanni speaking out and dropping more gems. Had amazing teachers back in the day that required us to get familiar with her and her published literature. God’s continued blessings to Ms Nikki.❤

[richardlee]

It's easy to hurt people, it's hard to heal

[NotEvenOverThere]

I saw a video of her when she was young talking to James Baldwin and her face is always so radiant. Like there’s a light shining from unseen place on her

[tinyking]

Whew!! She’s not lying. 💯 A lot of us don’t like ourselves at all. 😭🤧😮‍💨 I love this woman, shes full of wisdom.

[cizzle]

Nikki still full of wisdom and beauty ❤

[universallaw]

I absolutely love receiving these little nuggets of wisdom from the elders. We need more teachings from our elders and we must listen to wisdom when its presented.

[dmy]

The most profound summary that I could observe from this conversation is that we have to think rationally in an irrational world. Love, responsibilities, roles, ideals, etc can all be irrationally influenced because people will be people. It is the understanding of that dynamic that allows you to deeply look at things from an objective perspective.

[MaryRosebud]

I always think I love myself too much! But when you said that, I realized my parents taught me to love myself early on and it stuck.

[GuineaPigEveryday]

Been listening to Nikki’s music recently, always makes me smile and also very emotional, she spoke a lot of truth, there really isn’t ever going to be someone who’ll look after you every day and every morning except yourself, always better to love yourself and take care of yourself that way i guess

[jetsfool]

Damn I’ve never seen her in old age. Beautiful!!!

[RyanKeels]

Game that'll get you through life

[kiecutielove]

I love her, her wisdom, strength, courage and beauty are just inspiring ❤

[KrackMindzSheana]

And I continue to do that, thanks for the reminder Nikki

[helenlena]

Very much so.
I look in the
mirror every day.
And say. Girl I 💜
You.
I always knew I am
LOVED. By the right
people my entire life.

[sakora.j]

Wow…Ms.Giovanni is such a gem to this earth🥹 got me cryin this early on a Sunday lmao

[jbrinzable]

I say it to myself the moment my consciousness returns and just before I open my eyes every morning. It is so important when you grow up in a world that fosters self doubt at every turn.

[lucianspalla]

Its crazy to see Nikki Giovanni talk about the younger generation right after watching the James Baldwin interview. Eerily similar in tone even though the issues are so vastly different

[okekechiebuka]

Damn.. i just watched her interview with james baldwin. Time flies

[markelabanks]

I wish I had a Grandmother like Nikki 😢