# Event Details - **Event Name**: A Landmark Anthology Honoring Nikki Giovanni - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: A book launch celebrating the life and legacy of Nikki Giovanni in the place that she always called home...Knoxville, TN!About this EventA Landmark Anthology Honoring Nikki Giovanni to Launch at Beck Cultural Exchange Center in KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN — June 2026 — A powerful new anthology celebrating the life, legacy, and enduring influence of acclaimed poet Nikki Giovanni will officially debut during a special 2-day release event hosted at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, a site deeply connected to Giovanni’s early life and literary roots.Taking place Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 of 2026, this gathering will bring together poets, artists, scholars, and community members for an immersive cultural experience honoring Giovanni as both literary icon and ancestral voice.The anthology features a dynamic collection of poetry, essays, visual art, and photography from a diverse group of contributors, each reflecting on themes of Black joy, resistance, love, memory, and lineage—hallmarks of Giovanni’s expansive body of work.Event Highlights Include:In Her Voice open mic honoring Giovanni’s work and influence (SIGN UP HERE).Voices, Visions, & Legacy official book launch event with special guest speakers and performances as well as a curated showcase of visual art and photography from the anthology.Book sales and signings.Self-guided tours of the Beck Cultural Exchange Center as well as opportunities to explore the "Beck Cultural Corridor" which takes you on a historical journey to explore landmarks of significance to the African-American community in Knoxville, TN .The Beck Cultural Exchange Center—long recognized as a cornerstone of African American history and culture in East Tennessee—will serve as the central hub for the weekend’s events. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage with the cultural landscape that helped shape Giovanni’s voice, including optional visits to historic sites connected to her family and upbringing.“Nikki belongs to all, and as such, she is the beloved daughter of the world. Even so, for us here in our little Knoxville, she is our beloved native daughter,” says Rev. Reneé Kesler, President, Beck Cultural Exchange Center and Historian of African American History, City of Knoxville.“This event is not just a book release—it is a homecoming, a celebration, and a collective offering,” says Monalisa D. Moody, Editor and Founder of Flip The Script Publishing.Proceeds from book sales benefit the Beck Cultural Exchange Center and their ongoing efforts to preserve Black history and culture in Knoxville, Tennessee.Books will be sold at both events or you may order HEREThis event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2d0788b0-6d91-11f1-980e-39e44e9692a8-rimg-w740-h740-dcd9d9d9-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/2d488950-6d91-11f1-bdd0-a977c66e9d66-rimg-w740-h740-dcf0f0f0-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2d87dc40-6d91-11f1-bdd0-a977c66e9d66-rimg-w740-h740-dcf1f1f1-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2dc9c740-6d91-11f1-b2b1-8fb527b733a7-rimg-w740-h740-dcd9d9d9-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2dff7d40-6d91-11f1-bdd0-a977c66e9d66-rimg-w740-h740-dcd6d6d6-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/2e42a0c0-6d91-11f1-980e-39e44e9692a8-rimg-w740-h740-dcf0f0f0-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PMIn Her Voice - Open MicUntitled agenda?: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PMIn Her Voice - Open Mic?: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMVoices, Visions, & Legacy - Anthology Launch Event - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/knoxville/a-landmark-anthology-honoring-nikki-giovanni/100001989762868302 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit, open-mic - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - Duration: 18 hours - Location: Beck Cultural Exchange Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Knoxville - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: Beck Cultural Exchange Center - **lat**: 35.9729675 - **long**: -83.8981472 - **full address**: Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: A Landmark Anthology Honoring Nikki Giovanni - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/9aca9c1b235c566c586a39ce8e24d0483c8022aa07c3bba41ac72e6ca28dc395-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfffffe-gmir.jpg?v=1780542430 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is A Landmark Anthology Honoring Nikki Giovanni being held? - **A:** A Landmark Anthology Honoring Nikki Giovanni takes place on Fri, 26 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Avenue, Knoxville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing A Landmark Anthology Honoring Nikki Giovanni? - **A:** A Landmark Anthology Honoring Nikki Giovanni is organized by Flip The Script Publishing. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** A Landmark Anthology Honoring Nikki Giovanni is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Knoxville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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