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May 21, 2018

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Mamello Mosiana

Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Mamello Mosiana. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Mamello Mosiana, I am from South Africa, originally from Bloemfontein, but I spent most of my adulthood in Cape Town. South Africa in the… Continue reading

Introduce Yourself – Guest Authors

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May 20, 2018

Inspiring Dr. Chadwick Boseman Howard University Quotes

Just a little inspiration for you beautiful people out there. “Purpose crosses disciplines. Purpose is an essential element of you. Your very existence is wrapped up in the things you are here to fulfill. The struggles along the way are only meant to shape you for your purpose.” “Sometimes you need to get knocked down… Continue reading

Quotes N Notes

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May 17, 2018

YouTube: New Poem Added! Listen to “Sugarcoated and Springtime” #Poetry #SpokenWord

New poem added. Listen to “Sugarcoated and Springtime” below. Subscribe to this blog and my YouTube page for notification of new poems. Continue reading

YouTube

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May 17, 2018

Throwback Thursday Jam 00s- Hinda Hicks – Our Destiny

I love this song. The lyrics are beautiful. I love music. When I am music I am ocean. I am sea. I am one racing body of water. I am tucked between the words and feeling every psalm with my soul. This is that kind of song. Continue reading

Throwback Thursday Jams

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May 16, 2018

No Whining Wednesday – Don’t Leave Yourself Behind

Welcome back to No Whining Wednesday! It’s been a minute since our last one so I am excited to be back. If you are new to this blog or new to this segment, please refer to the original post HERE. In brief, this is the day of the week when we do not whine, complain,… Continue reading

No Whining Wednesday

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May 13, 2018

4 Lessons I Learned from the Movie American Gangster

American Gangster is based on the true story of real-life drug kingpin Frank Lucas, who, by the 1960s, constructed an international drug ring that spanned from New York to Southeast Asia. The film features Denzel Washington as Lucas and a New York City cop (Russell Crowe) who busted a big-time heroin ring. I have a… Continue reading

Articles

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May 9, 2018

Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest 2018: Rules, Guidelines, Entrance and Prizes

Yess people! It’s that time! Time to reveal the guidelines to this year’s contest and our amazing prizes! Read on… Yecheilyah’s 2nd Annual Poetry Contest 2018 Theme: Self-Care, Self-Love – Our theme this year is on self-care and self-love! Submissions Accepted: Thursday, July 12th NOW– Tuesday, July 31st *If your poem is ready, go ahead… Continue reading

Articles, 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.