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

I try to impress upon my students the importance of looking, listening... paying attention, in other words. You must pay attention.

Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.

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• I try to impress upon my students the importance of looking, listening... paying attention, in other words. You must pay attention.

  

  Yolande Cornelia "Nikki" Giovanni, Jr.
  • Trying
  • Attention
  • Listening