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March 30, 2015

Singapore and Turkey

Tomorrow is the last day of our International Shout Outs before the weekly wrap up so if you want me to rep your country stop by the PBS Blog! Our love goes out today to our viewers in Singapore and Turkey. Thanks for stopping by! Do come again. #InternationalViewerAppreciation #IVA Continue reading

Social Media Shout

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March 30, 2015

Friends

Echoes off the tops of our lungs with undeniable ease. Friends. Like random hellos, or a courtesy goodbye. Like a sporadic gesture among the land of foreigners, friends too has become a strange language; its value in a strange land as it falls off the edges of our tongues. Words have no meaning for many… Continue reading

General Topics

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March 29, 2015

Morocco, Bulgaria, India

So, it has not been a full week yet since I did not start this at the beginning of the week. Therefore, on this beautiful sunny day I am continuing International Viewer Appreciation to all of our viewers outside the U.S. What’s going on India! Morocco! Bulgaria I see you! #InternationalViewerAppreciation #IVA Continue reading

General Topics, Social Media Shout

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March 29, 2015

In-between the Lines

Trees that died in vain Wasted paper Blind post Wingless words On a road to nowhere Reaching no one It seems invisible value but learn to value what the eye cannot see To dance to whispered songs With loud messages Screaming purpose that it takes another set of eyes to see Regular eyeballs just can’t… Continue reading

Poetry

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March 28, 2015

Mindful Thoughts

This weekend, focus not on your actions but instead, try to focus on your thoughts before they become actions. I guarantee then we are all bound to learn something new about ourselves. This weekend, as you break, let the rejuvenation of your mind and the search of your soul be the pillow to which you… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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March 26, 2015

Welcome Russia

So as everyone whose probably tired of these posts by now already know, I am showing love to all my viewers who I see stop through to peek at this blog who are from other countries outside the U.S. It is something I don’t think is done very often, and not too long ago I… Continue reading

Social Media Shout

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March 25, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – Lucille Clifton

My pick for today’s Writer’s Quote Wednesday is from poet Lucille Clifton: I believe life tends to happen in stages. There are certain bridges that we have crossed as stepping stones to get to where we are; a small portion of the bigger picture to lead us on. And even where we are today is… 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.