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August 1, 2017

The Right Poem

When the right poem is born it is all feeling. Taste and touch and nourishment. All heart and aching and lifting. Poetry is a revolution with a profound sense of strength. When the right poem arrives I notice it instantly. It is all moving like earthquakes so powerful that it breaks down mental barriers and… Continue reading

creative writing, Poetry

#TuesdayShares, blog, blogger, blogging, creative writing, poems, poetic, soul, spirit, spoken word, substance, writers, writing
July 31, 2017

#RRBC WATCH “RWISA” WRITE Showcase Tour: Words by Yvette Calleiro

It’s August people and that means The WATCH RWISA (RAVE WRITERS – INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTHORS) WRITE Showcase Tour is on and popping and I am honored to help to introduce to you some amazing writers this month. Yesss. First up, RWISA Member Yvette Calleiro Blog Twitter Words By Yvette M Calleiro The written word… Continue reading

WATCH “RWISA” WRITE Showcase Tour

#RRBC, #TuesdayShares, authors, blog, blogger, blogging, Feature, poems, poetry, Rave Reviews, RWISA, wordpress, Yvette Calleiro
July 31, 2017

The PBS Blog Podcast – Episode 1: HOPE

I have something new for you guys! You’ve read my writing. Now hear me speak! A new month is upon us and I have something new for you. I am calling it The PBS Blog Podcast: The PBS Blog Podcast is an audio version of Yecheilyah’s blog “The PBS Blog” and will contain words of… Continue reading

PBS Blog Podcast

#MondayBlogs, audio, audio blog, blogger, blogging, blogs, encouragement, Episode 1, expectation, faith, hope, inspiration, love, podcast
July 31, 2017

Yecheilyah’s First Poetry Contest: Announcing the Runner-Up Winner!

Hey Guys! The Runner-Up in our First Annual Poetry Contest is Live! Congratulations to Jau’Nelle for her poem ““His Brooklyn Song (Where I left my Heart).” Be sure to stay tuned for the Grand Prize Winner! Her poem is amazing and you don’t want to miss it. Important: The Grand Prize winner will be announced… Continue reading

General Topics, Poetry

#MondayBlogs, blog, blogger, blogging, Brooklyn, contest, poems, runnerup, spoken word, winners, wordpress
July 30, 2017

What Really Grinds My Gears

You wanna know what really grinds my gears? When you see someone doing something you perceive to be wrong, or maybe it is wrong, and instead of pulling them to the side (a personal message or email) you create a whole blog post about it or social media post, that you know the person will… Continue reading

creative writing, General Topics

#SundayBlogShare, annoy, annoyance, behaviors, blog, blogger, blogging, frustrations, habits, irritated, nerves, nuances, wordpress
July 27, 2017

90s Throwback Thursday Jams -I Miss You, Aaron Hall

Heeey. This was the jam. (OK, Ole School. I’m sorry. I’ve been stingy. I got ya’ll next week. What yall wanna hear? The Temps? I got yall lol) Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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July 26, 2017

Part 2: My Author Interview/Convo. w/ Nadine Tomlinson

I haven’t the chance to inform you that part two of my 2-Part interview with Nadine is now available. Check out the transcript to our convo at the link below. Nadine says: “The second and final part of my conversation with @yecheilyah. I learned so much from this amazing writer. And she’s hella funny, too.… Continue reading

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About Me

My name is Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah), and my work confronts historical erasure and advocates for a more inclusive understanding of Black history. Through my literature and poetry, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans. I also host an annual poetry contest.