Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr. (Nikki Giovanni) Quotes

There're two people in the world that are not likeable: a master and a slave.

Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.

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  Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.
  • People
  • World
  • Slave