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Events
W. Jason Miller speaks regularly at universities, cultural institutions, libraries, and public events on the lives and legacies of Langston Hughes, Nina Simone, and Martin Luther King Jr. Whether you're attending a book reading, a lecture, a documentary screening, or a concert event, you're welcome here. Check back often — this calendar is updated as new appearances are confirmed.
Southern Festival of BooksSat, Oct 17Humanities Tennessee
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at NC State UniversityMon, Nov 02Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at NC
The New York HistoricalFri, Nov 13The New York Historical
Nashville, TN: American Literature AssociationWed, Jan 27Hyatt Centric Downtown Nashville
NeMLA's 58th Annual ConventionSat, Mar 06Newport
Past Events ...
Sun, Oct 04
City Lights Bookstore
W. Jason Miller will visit City Lights on Sunday, October 4th at 1:00pm to share his new book, Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood: Nina Simone, Langston Hughes, and the Birth of Black Power.
Sun, Oct 04
City Lights Bookstore
W. Jason Miller presents Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood: Nina Simone, Langston Hughes, and the Birth of Black Power
Fri, Oct 02
UNC Reuter Center
International Conference Co-hosted by BMCM+AC and UNC Asheville at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center
Tue, Sep 29
Quail Ridge Books
Join Jason Miller for the celebration of the publication of his new book at Quail Ridge Books.
Sun, Sep 27
Busboys and Poets
Join me to dive deeper into the lives of Nina Simone and Langston Hughes, and learn more about the birth of Black Power.
Mon, Feb 02
Busboys and Poets
Public screening of the documentary at the iconic Busboys and Poets venue at 14th & V in Washington, DC. Event description details the film's focus on how Langston Hughes served as inspiration for King's dream metaphor.
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