Ep 13 Poetry as a Means of Connection: A Conversation with Poet Laureate Emerita Kim B Miller

In this enriching episode of "Crossing Bridges," we dive into the mesmerizing realm of poetry with the fabulous Poet Laureate Emerita Kim B Miller. With a title as poetic as the art itself, "Poetry as a Means of Connection" chats about how poetry can be the ultimate heartstring-tugger, uniting people, cultures, and worlds. Kim B Miller, the queen of haikus and world class performer at stirring performances, spills the tea on her poetic journey and the nitty-gritty of the poetry world. Join us as we go backstage of the hustle of poetry, exploring how it can be a game-changer for compassion and change in today's whirlwind world.

About Kim B Miller Kim B Miller is Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park Virginia Poet Laureate Emerita. She is the First African American Poet Laureate for that region. Kim performed at The National Black Theater in New York, University of Pikeville (in Kentucky), La Peña Cultural Center in California and many other venues.

Kim is the 2023, 2022 and 2021 DMV Renaissance Awards Haikuist of the Year. She has won that award for three consecutive years. Kim was awarded the Vivien H. Hansbury Award for: Trailblazing A Path For Women In The Field Of Creative Arts.

Voice of America-VOA did a documentary on Kim. Voice of America is the largest and oldest US funded international broadcaster.Kim’s a speaker and a facilitator that cultivates growth. She uses her words to connect people to their strength. She was one of the commencement speakers at Bard High School Early College DC.

Kim was the keynote speaker at the Rappahannock Writers’ Conference and she facilitated workshops at University of California, Berkeley and Rochester Institute of Technology (NY).

Kim is the author of several books.

Website www.kimbmiller.com

Upcoming events www.kimbmiller.com/kimsevents

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