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March 16, 2015

Welcome

I picked up your scent going out the door this morning. I should have known that the impulse of a summer dress, short sleeved and cool, and the sliding of my foot into sneakers meant you were not far away. Instead, I would let my sweater drape over my arm and sniff the moisture you… Continue reading

General Topics

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March 12, 2015

The Problem With Natural Hair On TV

An article was recently published about the rise of Natural Hair among black women on TV. Below is the featured article. What are your thoughts? Is there a conscious awareness connected to the sudden surge of natural hairstyles from Blacks? Do you think it matters what state the hair is in? The Problem with Natural… Continue reading

Articles, Guest Feature

african american, article, blog, blogger, blogging, Feature, general, How to Get Away with Murder, natural, natural hair, the walking dead
March 11, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – The Obscurity of Truth

That’s right, it is Wednesday, but not just any Wednesday, it is Writer’s Quote Wednesday, an open forum hosted by Colleen of Silver Threadings that gives us an opportunity to highlight the quotes and lyrics of other authors for inspiration and motivation. Today’s quote comes from Blaise Pascal: Family Guy had an episode where Brian… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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March 8, 2015

Everyday People

I see you breathing and believing and filled with emotion and background and circumstances. I see you angry and frustrated and happy. I see you succeed and fail, fall and stand up. I see you in need of inspiration and encouragement and it encourages me to provide that serenity as best I can on this… Continue reading

Articles, Audience Participation

audience, bloggers, blogging, community, discussion, general, individual, LindGHill, networking, pbs, People, personality
February 17, 2015

Responsibilities

I know I know it’s been a scarce week (or two) here on The PBS Blog. Truth is I began a number of projects years ago that are starting to show signs of fruit. I am completing my first short story series. In fact, Stella Book #1 Releases Next Week which will be promptly followed… Continue reading

Articles, In Your Own Words

accountability, article, blog, blogger, blogging, change, general, life, pbs, responsibility
February 8, 2015

Special Places

I find you in diverse places: coffee shops, libraries, community centers, parks, even out on the front lawn! Writer’s sprinkled miscellaneously about the earth: polished glasses, warm tea or iced coffee (depending on the weather), Mac books, PC’s and a 3 1/2 pound miracle between their ears. Is there a special place you go to… Continue reading

Articles, General Topics

blog, blogging, electricity, energy, inspiration, motivation, pbs, special, technology, writer, writing
February 6, 2015

NEW: Explore The PBS Blog’s Archives

I have been brainstorming on a way in which to re-introduce everyone to some of my older posts. I have entertained the idea of re-posting or re-spinning but I am not sure if I want to do that just yet. Then I happened upon “Blogging 201: Make the most of your archives” and all of… Continue reading

General Topics

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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.