2024
January
Kim was one of the featured poets.
February
Kim was the feature at Open Mic Night at Veteran’s Growing America.
Kim was a teaching artist at 2 DCPS (High Schools) for 11 classes
Kim performed at the Black Excellence Expo at Manassas Park City Library.
TSA (Transportation Security Administration),had a Black History Month event.
Kim performed some poems and she was on a panel. The discussions were real and very relevant.
Kim facilitated a public speaking workshop for some Girls Scouts (Springfield , VA)
Kim was the featured performer.
Kim was the keynote speaker at the Town of Dumfries’ Black History Event on African Americans in the Arts.
Kim performed poetry at the Black History Celebration: Our True Identity Is Rooted In Africa.
March
Kim cofacilitated a poetry class at a women’s prison.
Kim had a Guest Speaker Session at Achievement Prep Academy, in DC, in association with Khelin’s Promise.
Kim facilitates this class.
Kim hosted this event.
April
Kim was a facilitator for The ACT-SO program for the PWC, VA NAACP. The topic: How To Present With Confidence.
Kim was recognized with a proclamation from the progressive Town of Dumfries for National Poetry Month.
A special thank you to Vice Mayor Monae Nickerson for loving the arts and embracing poetry. She is truly inspirational.
To get a “readable” view of the proclamation click here.
Kim recited poetry at the Howell Branch library. Kim’s book: My Poetry Is The Beauty You Overlook is available at that library.
(Kim is not a member of the Poetry Society of Virginia.)
Available Platforms:
YouTube: https://youtu.be/b_S_J7CPTMk
iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ya-heard-it-here-with-tc-h-122583029/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ya-heard-it-here-with-t-c-heard/id1729590317
Kim was the feature at Busboys & Poets in Columbia, MD.
Kim was one of the presenters at “Meet the Authors” for the Dale City- Prince William County Chapter of the Top Ladies of Distinction.
Kim was interviewed by greatness: Carolivia Herron on “Epic City” WOWD-LP Takoma Radio, 94.3 FM.
Kim facilitated 3 workshops at DC Public Schools.
May
Kim performed at the 3rd Annual Pomona Poetry and Book Fest in Pomona California with these amazing Black Poets Laureate.
June
Kim was the emcee for the 2024 Kathleen K. Seefeldt Awards for Arts Excellence.
The awards were hosted by: PWC Arts Council
Shout out to Michael Artson and the Morgan State University Northern Virginia Alumni Chapter for a beautiful celebration. Kim had so much fun hosting and “poeting”.
Kim hosted Speak Into Existence Open Mic.
The 4th Annual Greater Prince William Juneteenth “Dumfries Juneteenth Parade” was held at Prince William Forest Park! Kim performed haiku.
July
Kim was the feature at Busboys & Poets (Hyattsville, MD).
The 2 year anniversary of Speak Into Existence Open Mic is in the record books. Kim is the host.
Kim was on of the featured poets at the Brave New Voices Festival at the Hamilton Hotel -Schuyler Ballroom in DC.
August
Kim was a vendor at the Manassas African American Heritage Festival.
Kim was the Writer in Residence at a summer writing camp with middle school students hosted by Day Eight in DC.
K[squared]² : Kelly (artist) and Kim (spoken word poet) performed at
Ivy Tech Community College Evansville, Indiana
Kim was a member of the “first day welcome committee” at the Girls Global Academy in DC.
Click the picture to view the Passion Of Poetry -Chat on YouTube.
September
Kim was a vendor at GraceFest.
Kim performed at britepaths’ 40th Anniversary Gala.
She wrote an original poem about Britepaths for this special occasion.
Kim performed with Kelly and K [squared]² was honored to be included in the program.
October
Pure Poetry Live was an unforgettable night! The first Haiku Verses was amazing! E-Baby and Kim did that!
Great pics by _lyfeshots
Kim performed at StoryFest2024.
Kim was honored to host the 3rd Annual Art Of Life Charites gala.
The 2024 Women Impact Virginia Summit was held at the stunning Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia. Kim was the opening keynote speaker.
November
Kim was a vendor.
Kim was a vendor.
December
Kim was a vendor.
Kim was a vendor.
Kim was the host and she performed poetry.
Kim was a vendor and she performed poetry.
