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Nikky Finney named 2026-2027 Toni Morrison Writer-in-Residence

Finney will serve as Prairie View A&M University’s Toni Morrison Writing Program’s Writer-in-Residence for this academic year. More information is here.

Nikky Finney joins MMQ&A Literary Agency

As of the summer of 2026, Nikky Finney’s literary works will be represented by Michael Taeckens at Massie, McQuillkin, & Altman Literary Agents. More information about the agency is here.

Tidings

Nikky Finney's hand holding a large seashell with a spiral shape.
Nikky Finney holding a large, green, heart-shaped gemstone or mineral with a bubbly, textured appearance, wearing a black top and glasses, with a background of framed artwork and a television.
Young Nikky Finney and her mother, walking on sidewalk in front of music store with sign that reads 'Records Tapes'.
Nikky Finney with salt-and-pepper hair wearing a blue robe and smiling while washing their face with soap, indoors with windows and framed pictures on the wall.
A white plate with two pastries topped with sesame seeds and blue number candles reading '66'. Background includes spice bottles and a stainless steel container in a kitchen counter.
Nikky Finney and Crystal Wilkinson — two women hugging each other warmly, one holding a microphone, in a colorful setting.
Nikky Finney with glasses smiling, wearing a gray sweatshirt with a black and white graphic of a person's face on it, indoors near a doorway.
The author's name is NIKKY FINNEY, and the subtitle states 'A Poetry Reading' scheduled for Tuesday, October 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 at B-116 Student Union, sponsored by A.S. Women's Center and Women's Studies Department.
Nikky Finney & Tonia Poteat wearing sun hats and sunglasses enjoying a boat ride on a sunny day, with houses and water in the background.
Nikky Finney wearing a colorful patterned shirt with green, blue, and black geometric designs, including the letters A, B, C, D, E, and F on the shirt. The person has light skin and dark curly hair tied back.
Nikky Finney with long, gray dreadlocks and glasses, wearing a yellow sweater, looks down thoughtfully with her hand on her chin.
Nikky Finney and Nikki Giovanni, standing outdoors, smiling and embracing each other, with trees and a fence in the background.
Photographs of Nikky Finney and Maya Angelou sitting at a table in a restaurant, engaged in conversation and smiling. They are dressed in formal attire with jewelry and head coverings. The background shows a window and gym equipment.
Two people hugging each other closely in a warm, affectionate pose.
Close-up of an older woman with curly white hair wearing black glasses, gold earrings, colorful beaded necklaces, a yellow sweater, and standing in front of a brick wall and window.
A close-up of a large tree with a thick, textured trunk and roots spreading out at the base, surrounded by grass and small rocks, with some greenery in the background.
Close-up of green fern plant with curled fronds in soil.
A woman hugging an elderly woman in a kitchen. The elderly woman is wearing glasses and a purple top, while the younger woman has short dark hair and is wearing a light-colored shirt with small patterns.
Two people are sitting on chairs against a black background. The woman on the left has dreadlocks, glasses, and is wearing a beige jacket. The man on the right has a beard and is wearing a light-colored blazer and beige pants. Both are smiling and la
A water fountain covered in ice, with icicles hanging from it, surrounded by a brick pathway and plants.
An old, weathered wooden barn surrounded by trees and fallen leaves in a wooded area.
Close-up of a yellow-green fan-shaped ginkgo leaf with some spots and slight damage, against a plain white background.
Close-up of a black cat with yellow eyes, looking up at the camera, against a background of a beige wall and a wooden surface.
A room with red walls and white trim, featuring a blackboard with a teal-colored frame and some Clamps resting at the bottom right corner.
Black and white vintage photograph of three people wearing traditional indigenous attire with intricate patterns. The photo appears aged and is displayed on a white background with a caption that reads, 'SOLD 1493 Adire eleso circa 1960.'
A decayed, reddish-brown mushroom with a wrinkled and uneven surface growing on dark, soil-covered ground with scattered dry leaves.
Handwritten note on white paper indicates the wine is 100% Haselras from Vaud, Switzerland. It is labeled as a grand cru from 1998 and is called Chemin de Fer. Part of a wine label is visible beneath the note.
A mural of Earnest A Finney, Jr. painted on a brick wall, with an elderly woman with white hair looking at it, holding a shopping basket and standing in front of green plants and purple wall backgrounds.
Close-up of a white flower with yellow stamens, surrounded by green leaves.
Nikky Finney & Tonia Poteat holding hands.
Open notebook with lined pages and three large green leaves laid out on the bottom page.
Close-up of Nikky Finney wearing a colorful patterned dress with purple, yellow, red, and black designs, a pearl necklace, and earrings. Part of her face and shoulder are visible, and she has dreadlocks.
A hand with a silver ring on the middle finger shows a black and silver octopus-shaped bracelet, with a blurred wooden deck background and some potted plants.
Close-up of a person with dreadlocks and glasses wearing a face mask, sitting in an airplane window seat.
Nikky Finney
Three bottles of Pinot Noir wine with botanical-themed labels in a wooden box.
An elderly woman with curly gray hair and glasses, wearing a colorful, patterned shirt, is standing outdoors next to a yellow ginkgo tree and holding a wooden sign with the word 'FINEY' written on it. She is smiling and saluting with her right hand.
Nikky Finney and Tonia Poteat
An elderly woman with gray hair wearing a patterned blouse and red vest holding a black and white kitten outdoors on grass with bushes in the background.
A gray tabby cat lying on its side on a brick path in a garden with green and purple leaves, next to a bush and a stone frog sculpture. The cat appears to be resting or sleeping.
A large dragonfly with transparent wings and a black and yellow striped body resting inside a white round container with dirt and debris.
A black and white portrait of a woman with short, natural hair, wearing earrings, with a thoughtful expression, resting her chin on her hand.
An elderly person with white hair holding a bowl of harvested pears and tomatoes outdoors on a grassy area, with trees and park benches in the background.
Close-up of a person's finger with painted nail and hand holding a blue, white, and black striped glass marble.
Close-up of black fabric with a white graphic of a dog with a pointed hat, decorated with plus signs and a grid pattern.
Nikky Finney and Earnest A Finney, Jr.
Multiple brown dreadlocks hair extensions arranged on a white surface.
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Nikky Finney National Book Award Acceptance Speech.
Nikky Finney & Tonia Poteat
A sports award card features the name 'Nikky Finney' at the top.
Nikky Finney and Lucille Clifton
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Finney Parents
Colorful flags with portraits of Che Guevara and other figures, along with posters and signs at a street market.
Two women sitting outdoors, smiling. The woman on the left, wearing glasses, a wide-brimmed hat, and a sleeveless top, is standing next to another woman who has a red floral headpiece, some beaded necklaces, and is wearing a blue shirt.
Person wearing a large straw sun hat with a black band, a sleeveless patterned top, white shorts, and holding a smartphone.
Black line drawing of a smiling woman with traditional African adornments, holding a flower, written in black paint on a white wall beside a window with a red metal grid. The writing reads 'Salud, Amor, Paz'.
Close-up of a red vintage Plymouth car's rear with a license plate from Cuba and a bumper sticker that says 'Villain'.
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Close-up of a woman’s neck and lower face, wearing layered jewelry including a large black and orange butterfly pendant, silver, red, turquoise, and black necklaces, and an earring with a square silver charm.
Close-up of a woman's neck and chest wearing a silver necklace with an abstract floral design, layered over a white top.
Close-up of a person's face, showing lips and part of a nose, with earrings and a white T-shirt featuring a postage stamp design with a portrait.
Sign for Havana Radio featuring logo, frequency information for various radio stations in Havana, Cuba, and contact details at the bottom.
A close-up image of two tarnished, greenish-brown metal spoons on what appears to be an aged, torn handwritten letter or manuscript with elegant cursive script. The background paper is yellowed and damaged.
A woman with glasses and dreadlocks standing in front of a wall covered with old, handwritten letters and documents.
Close-up of an elderly man with dark skin wearing sunglasses, a yellow shirt, and a turquoise beaded bracelet, sitting outdoors with grass and stone pavement in the background, holding his chin in a thinking pose.
Three white ceramic napkin or soap dish holders in individual plastic packaging, placed on a wooden surface.
A hand resting on a dark textured surface, wearing several metallic and colorful bangles on the wrist.
Close-up of a hand holding fresh okra pods, with sunlight casting shadows and highlighting the green color and texture of the okra.
A blooming passionflower with purple tendrils and yellow stamens surrounded by green leaves.
Close-up of a person wearing a purple textured cardigan and a beige scarf, with their hand resting on their chest, showing a wedding band.
A sprig of lavender with purple flowers resting on a purple textured surface.
A woman with long dreadlocks wearing glasses and a red dress holding a large bouquet of white and pink flowers with green leaves, smiling and standing in front of a purple wall with vertical striped pattern.
A glowing jellyfish with blue and purple colors floating in an aquarium, with green aquatic plants at the bottom right of the image.
Nikky Finney
A black and white portrait of a woman with light-colored eyes, resting her face on her hand, with dark hair framing her face.
A person with dreadlocks and glasses sitting next to a black cat with yellow eyes on their shoulder, with a white background.