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August 20, 2018

On Soft Hearts

Do not ask me not to care. I will care anyway. I will wonder why the flower doesn’t bloom. Why its petals are dry. Why is there a flower falling to pieces for lack of moisture? I will wonder about the soil and the colors in the sky. I will mourn with those who are… Continue reading

creative writing, General Topics

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August 17, 2018

Before the Week Ends: PBS Blog Reminders

Hey Guys, don’t forget about these exciting happenings! Poetry Contest Finalist The 2nd Annual Poetry Contest is not over people! We received so many wonderful entries and we are revealing our finalists and grand-prize winner soon! Stay glued. I am Soul Blog Tour The I am Soul Blog Tour continues on Monday! Be sure to… Continue reading

General Topics

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August 17, 2018

The PBS Blog Podcast Ep 18 – Love is Reciprocal

I talk a lot about self-love and the importance of learning to love yourself but do not misunderstand me: love is reciprocal. Just as you give love you should also receive love. Love should always come back to you and if it doesn’t something is wrong. Understand that loving yourself is the foundation. It sets… Continue reading

PBS Blog Podcast

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August 16, 2018

Throwback Thursday Jams – Aretha Franklin: Think

I just posted a throwback but I also just discovered that Aretha Franklin has passed. May she rest in peace. This song’s for her. (My 2 cents: It’s a shame how social media just kills people off before their time. I’ve been hearing Aretha died for days now even though that wasn’t the truth. So,… Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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August 16, 2018

90s Throwback Thursday Jams – Lauryn Hill: Tell Him

This jam right here… Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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August 12, 2018

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Urvashi Trikha

Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Urvashi Trikha. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Urvashi Kumar Trikha. I was born and brought up in New Delhi, India and moved to Dubai, UAE in my late twenties. I… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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August 8, 2018

I am Soul Virtual Blog Tour Day 1

Originally posted on VEARNA'S WRITE: Bio Yecheilyah (e-See-li-yah, affectionately called EC) is an Author, Blogger, and Poet and lives in Marietta, GA with her wonderful husband. She has been writing poetry since she was twelve (12) years old and joined the UMOJA 23 years old Yecheilyah published her first collection of poetry and in 2014… Continue reading

Guest Poetry, Poetry

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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.