Nikki Giovanni On Black Women In America + Her Latest Work "Make Me Rain: Poems & Prose"

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  • @sophiadavenport3959
    @sophiadavenport3959 3 년 전 +174

    Nikki Giovanni is a international treasure protect her at all cost!🙏🏼

  • @adwilliams1591
    @adwilliams1591 3 년 전 +180

    Dear Breakfast Club, please hire Nikki Giovanni to drop nuggets of knowledge on our people. You could call it, "Giovanni's Corner!" Give the people something more substantial. You could replace that Rumors and Gossip segment... what do you think! Love you guys!

    • @sistamaryclarence
      @sistamaryclarence 3 년 전 +14

      Mannn that would be sooo dope , and a great way to continue extending her wisdom across generations 🙌🏾🙌🏾 I would definitely tune in

    • @ChantelandPhilip
      @ChantelandPhilip 3 년 전 +13

      I would love that even if it were once a week..

    • @cheriblack56
      @cheriblack56 3 년 전 +6

      I AGREE, THAT'D BE DOPE

    • @eggedon6112
      @eggedon6112 3 년 전 +3

      Love this idea!!

    • @kenyapope952
      @kenyapope952 3 년 전 +2

      Thanks for the interview.Ms.Giovanni,is one of my favorite poets.I write poetry,as a hobby & hope to write professionally.I am glad,that the Most High,gave me the ability,to write.God is...beautiful.I'll check out her new poetry book.I encourage folks,to share this video & read her books.Poetry is deep,romantic,humorous & healing. complex,She is blessed to still work,thrive & have her health,at 77 years-old.I wish her continued success.I will share this video.I'm glad that I came across it.

  • @getjiggywitit73
    @getjiggywitit73 3 년 전 +64

    Mama ain't pulling no punches. The elders don't play no games and say exactly what everyone is thinking. Salute to you mama.

  • @alcefgtw
    @alcefgtw 3 년 전 +172

    Yooo she gangsta af was throwing shots at everyone 💥💥💥

    • @TeeTacklesGoals
      @TeeTacklesGoals 3 년 전 +3

      I can't wait to get that bold lol

    • @TeeTacklesGoals
      @TeeTacklesGoals 3 년 전 +2

      @This is my LITE don’t block the SUN right ... 2020 blew the roof off, so why not! Thanks hun.

    • @lomiejoysj
      @lomiejoysj 3 년 전 +1

      Always has been.

    • @ibukayov
      @ibukayov 3 년 전 +1

      🙌🏾❤️

    • @vonettaspencer1116
      @vonettaspencer1116 3 년 전 +6

      My Queen said “ it’s not personal, because if I felt that strongly about it, I guess I’d go out and do something about it.” Shots fired

  • @deconteeko7446
    @deconteeko7446 3 년 전 +217

    I absolutely love her. She didn’t come her to sugar coat the truth ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

    • @josephhines2908
      @josephhines2908 3 년 전 +2

      Ms. Giovanni thank you for your legacy. Your influence. I met you at Wayne State University my alma mater in Detroit , MI. I am spreading your works to my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at the Davison Elementary Middle School. You are legendary.

    • @josephhines2908
      @josephhines2908 3 년 전

      I must read the love poem you are discussing. I have a thing about rain. Symbolic rain and love.

    • @agoldenheart7507
      @agoldenheart7507 3 년 전

      Hello how are you doing?

  • @groverhouse8052
    @groverhouse8052 3 년 전 +119

    I saw her as a child at yale university.... I feel very privileged 20 years later.

    • @each1teach18
      @each1teach18 3 년 전 +2

      Glad she pointed out why Ice Cube and Kanye are fools. Charalame is so ridiculous too. Had Ice Cube met with the trump administration before the end of trump's time in office then that may have been understandable. However, Charalame, for Ice Cube to wait 2-3 weeks before election day to work for trump on a policy to help get trump re-elected when trump did nothing for Black people during his 4 yrs in office was a sellout move to weaken Black voter turnout.

    • @raynarounds8957
      @raynarounds8957 3 년 전

      Amazing

    • @eggedon6112
      @eggedon6112 3 년 전

      @@each1teach18 like she said, "what is wrong with that negro?"

  • @Tay-tay3030
    @Tay-tay3030 3 년 전 +271

    "You want Donald Trump to die?"
    "Ofcourse!..."
    Woooow....😂😂😂 If "unapologetic" was a person! 😂😂😂 Love her!

    • @msceandra
      @msceandra 3 년 전 +22

      Listen she doubled down on that thang!! Love her!! 🤣🤣🤣

    • @celebstalker8209
      @celebstalker8209 3 년 전 +11

      I was looking for someone to say something.... Giiiirl!! She ain’t no joke.

    • @kimberlybecoatstudio7020
      @kimberlybecoatstudio7020 3 년 전 +12

      Queen Nikki has NEVER been about no bullshit. Her talk with James Baldwin when she was in her 20s is the best.

    • @astheyoutubestreetsturnrel3166
      @astheyoutubestreetsturnrel3166 3 년 전 +5

      So want trump to die but Biden has added to our community demise for 48yrs

    • @vonnieboy92
      @vonnieboy92 3 년 전

      Imagine wishing death on someone and being praised for it. So insightful. Much brave.

  • @rinasweetness
    @rinasweetness 3 년 전 +78

    Y'all have the Queen and GOAT herself. Love this.❤️🥺

  • @bu2fulsoul
    @bu2fulsoul 3 년 전 +188

    "If you don't see the face of the devil that means you're running with him..."

  • @TalkIsCheap23
    @TalkIsCheap23 3 년 전 +132

    She is a LEGEND. Real revolutionary. Great interview BC.

    • @fareedg6703
      @fareedg6703 3 년 전

      She is more like a celebrate to me. Because real revolutionary typically have shorter lives.

    • @joycelincoln6296
      @joycelincoln6296 3 년 전

      @Jon Afric I’m VERY disappointed with Nickki Giovanni’s comments! Surprised to say the least!

    • @joycelincoln6296
      @joycelincoln6296 3 년 전

      @Jon Afric Well this Baby Boomer😋 agrees 100% with you! I was born in 1940!! I find myself all of the time questioning the thoughts and reasoning of many today. Sometimes I say, “Maybe it’s me!” But I have always thought of myself as not totally a conformist! It does me (and my sanity) good to hear/read views like yours and the like. THANK YOU🤗🤗

  • @icandi804
    @icandi804 3 년 전 +49

    When folks like this talk..... YOU HAVE TO LISTEN!!!!!!!

  • @fatoumatasacoh803
    @fatoumatasacoh803 3 년 전 +112

    I was obsessed with “Ego Tripping” in high school, so dope that she’s being interviewed.

    • @PaiBae
      @PaiBae 3 년 전 +3

      Absolutely! I performed that poem as a monologue and earned many accomplishments with that.

    • @queenofweaves916
      @queenofweaves916 3 년 전 +1

      So was I! It was my first poem I memorized and performed on stage 🥰

    • @ajthemyth316
      @ajthemyth316 3 년 전

      0

    • @Traysilenee
      @Traysilenee 3 년 전 +1

      Me too! I memorized it and would use it for auditions- NOW- I see why I didnt get many parts- I was too black for them😂

    • @kmarcol1
      @kmarcol1 3 년 전 +1

      This was FULL of GEMS

  • @rmontoya90066
    @rmontoya90066 3 년 전 +47

    A profound wise historian! Love her tenacity, strength, confidence and love for America and civil rights! Great interview!🙏

  • @klove6149
    @klove6149 3 년 전 +44

    What a blessing to have MS. Nikki Giovanni on the show this morning🙏...im READY🌹🌹🌹☺✌

  • @diddy0709
    @diddy0709 3 년 전 +94

    When I was in High School, my senior class had her come to our school and I got to meet her. I didn't realize back in 99 how big that was

  • @ethelbhill743
    @ethelbhill743 3 년 전 +4

    I met Nikki G. when she was a community worker in Wilmington, Delaware. I was a newly trained Philly social worker who helped plan the first National Conference of Black Social Workers . It was held in Phila in the late sixties. Even then she was already well known for her poetry! She was
    “revolutionary“ , dynamic, inspiring, charismatic, and devoted to the cause! I continue to be a fan. I felt blessed to be able to introduce my children to her and her work several years later when they were pre-teens and admirers of Angela Davis.

  • @ilovelife3328
    @ilovelife3328 3 년 전 +77

    Queen Nikki! Love her poetry! I have a signed copy of one of her books!

  • @jasminebenson8985
    @jasminebenson8985 3 년 전 +16

    This was the most honest interview I've heard on the Breakfast Club in a long time. I LOVE the Queen Nikki Giovanni.

  • @KinkyKeeks
    @KinkyKeeks 3 년 전 +9

    I love interviews with elders because listening to them brings such a huge, warming energy! They demand you to grasp in to each word. I love that CTG kept asking questions! 👏🏾

  • @ReRefromtheBurg
    @ReRefromtheBurg 3 년 전 +18

    Learned about you at 14 (I’m 45 and saw her at Duquesne University at 15), at an after school activity. Love you Ms. Nikki Giovanni, thank you for your honesty, your bravery and beloved talent!

  • @coko6641
    @coko6641 3 년 전 +87

    Listening to this interview, I realize that Trump's and the Republican's recent behaviors have a different meaning for older black people. Sometimes we tend to forget that it haven't even been 50 years since black people weren't allowed to walk the streets or enter the front doors of an establishment. When was America so GREAT for minorities? So Great that we sit wish to make it GREAT AGAIN?!

    • @klabeaud
      @klabeaud 3 년 전 +1

      Idk.Right!

    • @ltiya75islearning82
      @ltiya75islearning82 3 년 전 +1

      Her comment about not going to movies reminds me of my Grandmother. It was years before she would eat at fast food places because "Jim Crow".

    • @sanmorgan8255
      @sanmorgan8255 3 년 전 +1

      Propulsion to strive ahead when you know for certain what is behind you!!!

    • @buttonsbebe
      @buttonsbebe 3 년 전 +2

      Right! These young people better recognize!

    • @aprilswales8866
      @aprilswales8866 3 년 전 +1

      Right my mom was 12 when schools were integrated. My aunt is 4 years younger than my mom. She remembers being traumatized having to go to school with White kids who she felt didn't want her there. They are 70 and 66 now. In the late 70s my cousin played basketball for University of Maryland and when they played in the south there were places the team couldn't go bc of her. It was just recently made a law that we couldn't be discriminated for our hair. This racist crap brought to the surface should mean something to all poc.

  • @godschild8677
    @godschild8677 3 년 전 +17

    I LOVE how she said what she said..unapologetically🙋🏾‍♀️..

  • @aquabayb4309
    @aquabayb4309 3 년 전 +62

    You could tell CTG really did his homework. Great interview! Tennessee in the house 🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Gotta look up her James Baldwin interview

    • @CEELOW3000
      @CEELOW3000 3 년 전 +6

      He always reads and does research - that's why he shines - he's a student first

    • @sistamaryclarence
      @sistamaryclarence 3 년 전 +6

      That dialogue between her and James Baldwin is absolutely amazing I watch it almost monthly bc it’s so enlightening and deep and how we can intellectually agree to disagree

    • @CEELOW3000
      @CEELOW3000 3 년 전 +3

      @@sistamaryclarence It's earth shattering - I wish we had more of that dialogue nowadays

    • @sistamaryclarence
      @sistamaryclarence 3 년 전 +3

      @@CEELOW3000 yesss yess! All of this , it is sooo necessary especially today

    • @aquabayb4309
      @aquabayb4309 3 년 전 +5

      I just finished it actually. It was so powerful

  • @buttonsbebe
    @buttonsbebe 3 년 전 +12

    The first book my husband bought me when were dating was “Cotton Candy in a Rainy Day” By Nikki Giovanni. He just surprised me with “Make Me Rain” last week for my birthday. I will keep and treasure them forever.

  • @Bepeze
    @Bepeze 3 년 전 +52

    If you won't contradict yourself you won't grow...
    - Nikki Giovanni

    • @awaw4671
      @awaw4671 3 년 전 +1

      So many GEMS. Icon. legend. Blessed Soror. Thank you Nikki. She blessed the Aggies while I was there. Will never forget.

  • @Ty-ky9cs
    @Ty-ky9cs 3 년 전 +126

    We need charlemagne to interview iconic people alone because he knows how to have a conversation and let them Relax and just talk to us. He's the best hands down 👀👀👀

    • @PlantlifeShaye
      @PlantlifeShaye 3 년 전 +3

      I agree 💯 great interview

    • @adwilliams1591
      @adwilliams1591 3 년 전 +13

      Yeah, Angela was a little preoccupied, she's usually better/ does her research, but clearly Lenard came ready and was very passionate about Giovanni's work and achievements. I love it when he told Angela to go ahead and step, LOL!

    • @carleisaid8385
      @carleisaid8385 3 년 전 +1

      I 1 billion% agree! I wish it was just him.

    • @Bepeze
      @Bepeze 3 년 전 +2

      @@adwilliams1591 oh shoot i missed that. I hate when she tries to mute him. If he wasn't on this show (I'm saying it) this show wouldn't be on.

    • @d.i.boutiquecustomerservic31
      @d.i.boutiquecustomerservic31 3 년 전 +4

      Not all the time. Nikki had to shut him down when he tried to insinuate Kamala needed to help Biden with laws. She let him know Biden is very smart and knows what he's doing and Kamala knows this 😒

  • @CaseyTheCrazyCatLady
    @CaseyTheCrazyCatLady 3 년 전 +14

    I love Nikki Giovanni! She is so wise and unapologetic. A true living legend!

    • @euranepermell3150
      @euranepermell3150 3 년 전

      Thank your Queen. NIKKI..UNAPOLOGETIC intelligence...run with it.

  • @pit1513
    @pit1513 3 년 전 +33

    "If you wont contradict yourself, you wont grow"

  • @lequincygriggs3092
    @lequincygriggs3092 3 년 전 +42

    "That's a great shirt" *moves on to a real conversation* 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @ashleyc434
    @ashleyc434 3 년 전 +16

    Man Uncle charla always come through with the right questions and energy for these interviews. I loved this interview full of gems and Ms. Giovanni gave it to you straight no chaser.

  • @shaniecejohnson5364
    @shaniecejohnson5364 3 년 전 +56

    Throwing a little shade and telling A LOT of truths! I love it!! I really enjoyed this interview❤️

    • @sarad2659
      @sarad2659 3 년 전 +5

      "Yes I thought it was greatly unfortunately Donald didn't die". 😭😭 when I tell you I screamed!!!

    • @shaniecejohnson5364
      @shaniecejohnson5364 3 년 전 +2

      @@sarad2659 yesss...me too! Lol

    • @astheyoutubestreetsturnrel3166
      @astheyoutubestreetsturnrel3166 3 년 전 +2

      Yalll want trump to die but Biden has added to your community demise for 48yrs sheep section

    • @ibukayov
      @ibukayov 3 년 전

      The shade here & there 😅 brutally real, love it!

    • @eggedon6112
      @eggedon6112 3 년 전 +1

      @@astheyoutubestreetsturnrel3166 move along, troll. This ain't for U!

  • @CEELOW3000
    @CEELOW3000 3 년 전 +9

    I love the way CTG said "you can step out; I got some more questions I wanna ask her" LOL - RESPECT!

  • @JoyceFons
    @JoyceFons 3 년 전 +32

    She’s amazing! This was one of the best interviews. I wish we had more Nikki Giovanni’s she’s truly a gem 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 and she was absolutely right about Ice Cube!!!

    • @tamikiajones2815
      @tamikiajones2815 3 년 전 +4

      I knew I was not the only one that heard👂🏾 that she shaded ice cube And you can’t even be mad at her but if it was the truth it would’ve been more of a respect to go to the other party and when I say the other party you didn’t just have to go to Biden you could’ve went to Obama you could have went to Michelle Obama for all sake you could’ve went to Kamala Harris but you decided to go to the enemy👱🏻‍♂️❤️

    • @sheenalewis989
      @sheenalewis989 3 년 전 +2

      She was wrong about Cube neither sides are good for us so why only ask one side. We should be more concerned about what we want and are pass due rather than who will give it to us.

    • @eggedon6112
      @eggedon6112 3 년 전

      @@sheenalewis989 Do the research and check what she says. She referred to Cube as a "negro"; do you know what that means when she said that?

  • @JerseyJD24
    @JerseyJD24 3 년 전 +18

    A true Gemini. NO FILTER 💯💯😇

  • @chryssiej
    @chryssiej 3 년 전 +8

    Such a wonderful interview. Our elders share so much wisdom! We were all created to inspire. Tap in and do you! 🖤

  • @daSTARPlayer
    @daSTARPlayer 3 년 전 +35

    I try to soak all this wisdom up and in while we still have our GEMS & JEWels 💎

  • @BlessedtoSOAR
    @BlessedtoSOAR 3 년 전 +34

    I love her! She is always authentic and never sugarcoats.

  • @astheskylarksings
    @astheskylarksings 3 년 전 +22

    “The people hanging from the trees that we don’t know.”
    People been fighting for ya’ll for centuries. Stop forsaking them

    • @smc3927
      @smc3927 3 년 전

      Now are being slaughtered in the womb

  • @ladynita7329
    @ladynita7329 3 년 전 +37

    I said the same thing this morning to my mother about Mitch McConnell, and said unfortunately he’s still alive but life is not always guaranteed. Here today, gone tmrw.

    • @ayanomar1408
      @ayanomar1408 3 년 전 +3

      Amen, I was so upset he won his election😩

    • @agoldenheart7507
      @agoldenheart7507 3 년 전

      Hello how are you doing?

    • @agoldenheart7507
      @agoldenheart7507 3 년 전

      Hello how are you doing?

    • @aprilswales8866
      @aprilswales8866 3 년 전 +1

      Right we could traded McConnell Trump and Graham for Mr Lewis Mr Cummings and Chadwick. IJS why did greatness have to leave and stick us with poo 😣

  • @nicolew6614
    @nicolew6614 3 년 전 +2

    This woman inspired my mom to name me. I love her spirit, truth and honesty. I’m glad she’s still teaching. We need more like this one.

  • @tamikiajones2815
    @tamikiajones2815 3 년 전 +7

    It’s a blessing 🙏🏾to have a legendary professor🧑🏽‍🎓a iconic professor🧑🏽‍🏫she is the soul to our core

  • @donnacooper6335
    @donnacooper6335 3 년 전 +5

    Ms . Giovanni...there is no other!! Living history!!

  • @iamhispen
    @iamhispen 3 년 전 +1

    #505 I have loved Nikki for 4 decades. As a teenage girl her poetry, church, and my grandmother's house were my escape from an abusive household. As a young women her poetry helped me express my passion, my hope, and my regret. And as a writer now on the other side of 50, her poetry is like a photo album of my life. I turn the pages and smile at the memories of her words. This interview was my morning cup of coffee, my meditation at daybreak, my smile in the mirror. Thank you Nikki. And thank you CTG/AG and the BC. ♥️

    • @klabeaud
      @klabeaud 3 년 전

      I’m a musician/songwriter/singer and English teacher. I’ve also suffered. I’ll pray for you sis, please respond in kind. I’m sending you a love bomb✌🏽

  • @mgmassey174
    @mgmassey174 3 년 전 +34

    Thank you for sharing yourself with the world MS Giovanni.
    You are a gift from God.
    Bless you

  • @trickytrav9632
    @trickytrav9632 3 년 전 +6

    "People make mistakes, theres a reason ✏ s have erasres " 💯💯💯

  • @lakersin556
    @lakersin556 3 년 전 +30

    I won't front, I've never heard of this lady. But im listening and will dig up her work after this interview.

    • @hahaha430
      @hahaha430 3 년 전 +6

      'the reason i like chocolate' is a great poetry album of hers to enter into her work, and then go and listen to her James Baldwin interview on youtube, where she was much more fiery and radical, she's mellowed out with the years. you have a lovely time ahead of you.

    • @lakersin556
      @lakersin556 3 년 전 +2

      @@hahaha430 Thanks for the recommendations, I'll definitely go listen.

    • @deconteeko7446
      @deconteeko7446 3 년 전 +5

      She’s an icon. I love that you’re planning on digging up her work. You won’t be disappointed. She’s definitely for the people.

    • @nestafan2127
      @nestafan2127 3 년 전

      That's really sad, but at least you're honest. I blame the school system, not you.

    • @BlessedtoSOAR
      @BlessedtoSOAR 3 년 전

      You will fall in love with her teachings and work.

  • @alicemiriah
    @alicemiriah 3 년 전 +23

    My childhood 😭😭😭 y’all are amazing 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 a queen 👑

  • @terridavis7646
    @terridavis7646 3 년 전 +8

    Saw her speak at Emory University early this year and what an unforgettable experience it was! Love Miss Giovanni ❤️

  • @MrCleanPapi
    @MrCleanPapi 3 년 전 +7

    It's a treat hearing from an Elders perspective we must seek understanding, innerstanding not agreement on everything they may say. The ink of a scholar is worth a thousand times more
    , than the blood of a martyr I feel like that quote holds true. As long as I've been aware words are indeed sword, the power of music, poetry, speech have the power to shift entire mindsets. Clearly were still trying to figure out a recipe between Garvey , Ms Giovanni, Granville T Woods and many other prolific Original Women and Men...I think if we pull a lil bit from each we may figure out a proper solution. Great conversation and Peace to the lovely Ms Giovanni!

  • @enchantresse23
    @enchantresse23 3 년 전 +12

    She’s speaking facts. A true fearless leader. I love her ✨💕

  • @dialdelaney5343
    @dialdelaney5343 3 년 전 +24

    Oh my oh my oh my oh my. I am so honored listen to the icon Ms. Nikki. I was introduced to and met her in college 1985 at HBCU Central State University.

  • @rawwmanagement
    @rawwmanagement 3 년 전 +4

    She is so fkn real it’s too real, her perspective is mind blowing...

  • @MissLovelyNay08
    @MissLovelyNay08 3 년 전 +23

    I never clicked a video so fast!

    • @cheriblack56
      @cheriblack56 3 년 전 +1

      Same here girl, got a quick cup of tea and sat in Wonderland AND PUSHED ▶️. IT WAS LIKE HEAVEN!

  • @sincerlymonica
    @sincerlymonica 3 년 전 +21

    Well, I must say I admire her Truth!💯

  • @miloperrault2614
    @miloperrault2614 3 년 전 +2

    Such a pleasure to hear her speak! Thank you Breakfast Club.

  • @fareal207
    @fareal207 3 년 전 +54

    Wow...why aren't there more interviews with this Queen

    • @justinjackson8589
      @justinjackson8589 3 년 전

      My Sentiments Exactly

    • @lilchef6124
      @lilchef6124 3 년 전 +5

      There are lots, they are mostly on paper though. Some of her interviews I've caught on PBS and NPR. They probably need to be converted to digital. She's amazing !

    • @jbee1fam
      @jbee1fam 3 년 전

      Was it not obvious?! Networks can't have on an outspoken black woman on their programs...unless they're the outlandish (often misrepresented) stereotypical type.

  • @wyetta9611
    @wyetta9611 3 년 전 +7

    I love her honesty

    • @agoldenheart7507
      @agoldenheart7507 3 년 전

      Hey black beauty, love that beautiful smile on your face, how are you doing?

  • @cynthiarose4056
    @cynthiarose4056 3 년 전 +5

    What wisdom to wake up to...Beautiful interview with Nikki. Much love Sister❤️G.

  • @kendranicole7157
    @kendranicole7157 3 년 전 +31

    Ms Nikki: I don’t know anybody who wakes sayin they want to be white

  • @intellectualsista
    @intellectualsista 3 년 전 +1

    I chuckled the entire interview. This was so amazing. I so appreciate this. I’ve shared w/all of my family. Thank you Breakfast Club 🙏🏾

  • @wutflex
    @wutflex 3 년 전 +12

    I died when she said it was unfortunate trump didn't 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @MissLady8806
    @MissLady8806 3 년 전 +11

    Charlemagne don't know that Ms Giovanni says what she means and means EVERYTHING she says.

  • @nikkitrif7606
    @nikkitrif7606 3 년 전 +1

    She says things that many of us are thinking but don't feel we can say out loud for one reason or another. So grateful for her.

  • @sunsettaye4820
    @sunsettaye4820 3 년 전 +1

    The wisdom our elders possess is priceless. The truth will set us all free when we are willing to embrace it🙌🏽

  • @justsaying5655
    @justsaying5655 3 년 전 +4

    Thank you, best interview in the history of eyes and ears, THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH BREAKFAST CLUB

  • @corinapierce2540
    @corinapierce2540 3 년 전 +17

    I like and respect how she said..."it was mean and it hurt my feelings when Cube met with Trump", what a clear way to express the feelings of disappointment and anger expressed to Cube about his ideal attempt to help the Black Community.

    • @agoldenheart7507
      @agoldenheart7507 3 년 전

      That's a good word to say, you're looking so beautiful, your black is beauty 😍😍

    • @corinapierce2540
      @corinapierce2540 3 년 전

      @@agoldenheart7507 Happy Friday Sir! Thank you for your kind words! Stay Awesome King!!

    • @agoldenheart7507
      @agoldenheart7507 3 년 전

      @@corinapierce2540 Good it a beautiful day here in Turkey, Where are you from?

  • @3377tsw
    @3377tsw 3 년 전 +2

    This was such a good interview

  • @courtneybraxton1537
    @courtneybraxton1537 3 년 전 +2

    Preach, Ms. Giovanni!!! Great interview, I'm glad I watched!!!

  • @ripdjscrew2000
    @ripdjscrew2000 3 년 전 +5

    Much Honor & Respect Queen Nikki Giovanni Love Her Poems ✊🏾❤🖤💚

  • @The_Planted_Eye_1
    @The_Planted_Eye_1 3 년 전 +10

    I love speaking to and listening to the elders... no filter.....Im a guy but I damn sure going to smile at myself in the mirror tomorrow morning

  • @klabeaud
    @klabeaud 3 년 전 +1

    30:00 Love it in the pot. I’m from New Orleans and learned how to cook through my elders, specifically my father. I nursed my children, was a Marine Corps wife went to school at night, online and weekends. When I went back to work I used the crockpot to feed my family healthy homemade foods. They’re so healthy now and it offset the toxins in the earth.

  • @shellidunbar7981
    @shellidunbar7981 3 년 전

    Loved this interview. Glad I took the time to watch it. Thank you thank you thank you!

  • @TeeTacklesGoals
    @TeeTacklesGoals 3 년 전 +15

    She is such a blessing. Very wise woman.

  • @nianewton2551
    @nianewton2551 3 년 전 +9

    “Ofc you want trump to die” lmao the bluntness of this Gemini is unmatched 😭

  • @mkane1366
    @mkane1366 년 전 +1

    That conversation alone saved some from years of therapy! 💖💖💖💖

  • @Rayshel84
    @Rayshel84 3 년 전 +2

    I absolutely loved this interview! I didn’t want it to end! We as a newer generation really have to RESPECT those who have paved the way and hear the wisdom they speak. #NikkiGiovanni 🙏🏾💚👏🏽📚

  • @marielucas9299
    @marielucas9299 3 년 전 +4

    🙏 I love this interview, I enjoy it so much

  • @thatgaldallas8459
    @thatgaldallas8459 3 년 전 +9

    Nikki Giovani was the first one to call out Bill Cosby... I will never forget how she went in on him LOL

    • @lloydinfamous5032
      @lloydinfamous5032 3 년 전 +1

      So you believe this man?

    • @thatgaldallas8459
      @thatgaldallas8459 3 년 전 +2

      @@lloydinfamous5032 Its disrespectful to call her a man. and she called bill Cosby out on talking about the hip hop community when he has so many skeletons in the closet. she said this like 15 years before his scandal.

    • @lloydinfamous5032
      @lloydinfamous5032 3 년 전 +2

      @@thatgaldallas8459 meanwhile this man just disrespect ice cube a black man, and praising Jim crow Biden and top Indian cop Kamala Harris.

    • @thatgaldallas8459
      @thatgaldallas8459 3 년 전 +4

      @@lloydinfamous5032 yea im not a fan of misgendering people. but then again I am not a fan of Jim Crow either.

    • @agoldenheart7507
      @agoldenheart7507 3 년 전

      @@thatgaldallas8459 hey black beauty you're right, how are you doing?

  • @TheBlackestTruth
    @TheBlackestTruth 3 년 전 +1

    Thank you to The Breakfast Club for this interview 🥰👸🏾

  • @tanyamcdowell833
    @tanyamcdowell833 3 년 전 +1

    Awesome interview 🖤

  • @kimberlybecoatstudio7020

    If you don't know who the G.O.A.T. Nikki Giovanni is and how she gets down you are LOST! 🖤🖤🖤

  • @VocallyYours3
    @VocallyYours3 3 년 전 +11

    She’s very beautiful and smart!!☝🏽

  • @taykendall910
    @taykendall910 3 년 전

    Straight GEMS! 🤗 I'm mad I'm late on this one! But SO glad I still came across it! Thank you so much sharing your thoughts with us Miss Nikki!!! And Thank you BC for sharing this beautiful conversation with us! ✊🏾❤

  • @brittenylewis9968
    @brittenylewis9968 3 년 전

    Great questions in this interview! This is a legend. Thank you for having this conversation with her.

  • @lavondajohnson7554
    @lavondajohnson7554 3 년 전 +5

    The Queen has spoken my Absolute Favorite Nikki Giovanni 👑💜🤪📚 the conversation with her is always insightful 😊⭐

    • @agoldenheart7507
      @agoldenheart7507 3 년 전

      How are you doing? I hope that you're doing pretty cool?

  • @Clacci38
    @Clacci38 3 년 전 +5

    LEGEND!!!! Ego Tripping is the best poem ever.

  • @IamMandiRoza
    @IamMandiRoza 년 전

    One of the greatest interviews I’ve listened to💎

  • @jbee1fam
    @jbee1fam 3 년 전

    One of best, candid interviews in a very long time. REFRESHING!! Thank you

  • @cindyrobinson5667
    @cindyrobinson5667 3 년 전 +3

    Great interview with Nikki Giovanni. Love her energy and transparency

  • @Moor_Fish
    @Moor_Fish 3 년 전 +40

    Immigrants aren’t just taking the “dirty jobs” they’re also being paid less for union construction jobs in black areas that used to go black men. Don’t tell me black men don’t want good paying union jobs in construction, plumbing or as an electrician.

    • @TheCakesterRides
      @TheCakesterRides 3 년 전 +5

      🎯 Facts. I live in Chicago and an Union Electrician. They are definitely taking Union jobs, even if they're not qualified. Unfortunately Chicago is a sanctuary city😔.

    • @pit1513
      @pit1513 3 년 전 +3

      @@dinquineshshera6688 We need to go after these companies/corporations that are hiring them. Somehow...

    • @adamneme4613
      @adamneme4613 3 년 전 +2

      She's lost. Another irrelevant 6o's icon blind to the realities of today's working-class. Sad indeed.

    • @TheCakesterRides
      @TheCakesterRides 3 년 전

      @JONES I went through an apprenticeship/school like ALL qualified Electricians are supposed to. The job is too dangerous to let unqualified picks get it.

    • @princessd3966
      @princessd3966 3 년 전

      Black men don’t want the jobs..

  • @JTrudy808
    @JTrudy808 3 년 전 +1

    Wow...the legend herself!!!!!! We gotta send this woman her flowers NOW

  • @thepowerpreneur
    @thepowerpreneur 3 년 전 +1

    This was my favorite Breakfast Club interview, ever. So. Much. Truth. Packed into one interview. This was incredible.

  • @GBullockNC
    @GBullockNC 3 년 전 +8

    The hardest poet of all time. Not even close

  • @davidp3787
    @davidp3787 3 년 전 +30

    I remember when she have an Afro like Huey Freeman from the Boondocks 😂🖤

  • @YTRoss44
    @YTRoss44 3 년 전 +2

    One of the best interviews that blessed my heart. Honor just to know you.

  • @JulianRodriguezIV
    @JulianRodriguezIV 3 년 전 +1

    Saw her speak my 2nd year at Georgetown, I was never the same after hearing her...❤️✊🏾

  • @princemorris3161
    @princemorris3161 3 년 전 +3

    Blessings 2 The Queen..Thanx fo all u have done..

  • @TheFilmLocker
    @TheFilmLocker 3 년 전 +39

    Did she call Baron Trump a half wit??? 😂 💀

    • @lomiejoysj
      @lomiejoysj 3 년 전 +13

      If you want your feelings hurt, have a conversation with Nikki.

    • @ibukayov
      @ibukayov 3 년 전 +6

      @@lomiejoysj 😂 and she won’t blink 🤣

    • @chie4012
      @chie4012 3 년 전

      Yeah, that wasn’t right! He’s a kid.

    • @aprilswales8866
      @aprilswales8866 3 년 전 +6

      I think she's talking about Jr

  • @melissahenderson4722
    @melissahenderson4722 3 년 전 +1

    Top favorite interview of 2020!!

  • @aumarismoot7656
    @aumarismoot7656 3 년 전

    Thank you for interviewing her 🙏🏽