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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

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May 8, 2018

The PBS Blog Podcast Ep 15 – Discipline and Consistency

If discipline is a form of self-love then a refusal to correct the things that are wrong in our lives is a form of self-hate. Let’s love ourselves better. Tune into today’s podcast to hear more. Listen to Discipline and Consistency now on Soundcloud for more and be sure to subscribe for notification of new… Continue reading

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May 8, 2018

The Time is Now to Become an Independent Author

Excellent article from Don. DSM Publications Yes, It’s time for my soapbox. You may be going through the classic struggle trying to decide whether to self-publish or wait for traditional publishing possibilities. There are many pros and cons to each and I’ve gone through many of those in previous posts. For me, the obvious choice… Continue reading

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May 2, 2018

Writer’s Wednesday – Writers, Poets, Leaders

It’s Writer’s Wednesday and I am promoting the amazing contributors to this year’s second annual poetry contest! These women are not just writers but they are leaders in their own right and a great inspiration to me personally. They each have their own flava and style that I love. They are funny, inspiring, and driven.… Continue reading

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May 1, 2018

YouTube: New Poem Added! Listen to “All or Nothing” #Poetry #SpokenWord

It’s no longer National Poetry Month but ya’ll know it’s always time for poetry around here! All or Nothing (read it here) is now available. Listen below and don’t forget to subscribe! SUBSCRIBE HERE Thank you for taking this Vlogging journey with me! It’s never easy stepping out and I appreciate your support. Be sure… Continue reading

YouTube

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April 30, 2018

Introduce Yourself: Introducing Guest Author Alycee Lane

Today I’d like to extend a warm welcome to Alycee Lane. Welcome to The PBS Blog! Let’s get started. What is your name and where are you from? My name is Alycee Lane and I’m from Buffalo, New York. Nice, I’ve been to New York once. What is the most annoying habit that you have?… Continue reading

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April 30, 2018

The Journey Begins

Originally posted on No Line Left Behind: Thanks for joining me. Like any journey there are uncertainties. But how would we know what the journey holds if we do not at least try to experience it. Introductions are always awkward and sometimes uneasy so we will just jump into it. My name is Tehilayah (pronounced,… 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.