How Nikki Giovanni Finally Learned To Cry

Published: Feb. 6, 2019, 5 p.m.

The legendary poet\xa0talks with host Anna Sale in front of a live audience\xa0about standing up to\xa0her father,\xa0surviving breast and lung cancer,\xa0and why she now cries "over any damn thing."\xa0\n\nHave you ever been laid off? We want to hear about it\u2014how you talked about it, how it changed your finances, and what helped you feel better. Take our survey at deathsexmoney.org/laidoff.\xa0\n\nSign up for our newsletter!\xa0Every Wednesday we\xa0send out podcast listening recommendations,\xa0fascinating letters from our inbox and updates\xa0about the show. We also let our subscribers know about upcoming live events and ways you can contribute your stories to Death, Sex & Money. Sign up at\xa0deathsexmoney.org/newsletter.\n\nWant to tell us something? Email us any time at\xa0deathsexmoney@wnyc.org.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices