Viral Poet Renee Nicole Good's Award-Winning Work Exposed After Tragic Death at ICE Agent's Hand
Renee Nicole Good, 37, killed in Minneapolis, was a prolific poet and ODU alum. Her award-winning 2020 poem is now going viral.
A talented poet, Renee Nicole Good, has been identified as the 37-year-old mother of three who was tragically shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on January 8. As her family mourns her loss, details about her background are emerging, including her academic and literary achievements. Good, a proud Old Dominion University (ODU) alumna, graduated with a degree in English in 2020 after pursuing a Creative Writing course.
Good's writing career was marked by several award-winning publications, including her poem 'On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs,' which won the 2020 Academy of American Poets Prize and the ODU undergraduate poetry prize. The poem, available on poets.org, explores the tension between faith, wonder, and scientific knowledge. ODU President Brian O. Hemphill expressed his condolences, describing Good's death as the 'loss of one of our own,' and highlighting the deep strain of fear and violence felt in many communities.
Good's family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support them during this difficult time. Her legacy as a talented poet and writer continues to inspire, and her work remains a testament to her passion for creative expression. The university's statement serves as a poignant reminder of the need for greater understanding and compassion in the face of senseless tragedy.
