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May 19, 2021

The Enemy of Poetry

I am not at all surprised I am enjoying Cicely Tyson’s memoir, Just as I am. While I am not an actor,* I try to learn as much as I can from others. Even if it’s reading a book, I want to know what brought us together and what purpose I might piece together that… Continue reading

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April 10, 2021

Give Me My Flowers Today

I don’t usually post on Saturdays but on discovering a dear blogger friend’s death at the same time the world is mourning Earl “DMX” Simmons, a thought struck me. As I scrolled through my LinkedIn page (and I am rarely on LinkedIn), I came across this post and was surprised to learn of Sue Vincent’s… Continue reading

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March 16, 2021

Black History through Poetry

I hope you are all doing well and all that good stuff. I have not blogged much lately because I am working on The Women with Blue Eyes and tons of other projects, including our 4th Annual Poetry Contest I want to get underway next month. If you are new here, welcome to The PBS… Continue reading

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March 2, 2021

You Are Woman

You are a rarity. A gemstone that is not only precious but scarce. You’ve been disgraced and beatdown so long I doubt you know the difference. Something is only precious when it is preferred. But when a gemstone is rare people search for it, and when they find it, they rejoice for a rare gem… Continue reading

Poetry

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September 14, 2020

My Soul is a Witness is LIVE

Good Day Freedom Readers! My Soul is a Witness is LIVE. Amazon Signed Paperback Goodreads About. My Soul is a Witness, a collection of poems that reminds us that there is still hope in our darkest moments. Nothing we go through is without a purpose. No pain we suffer, and no trial we experience happens… Continue reading

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September 10, 2020

Welcome

Wherever you are in the world, welcome. I have been MIA a minute, and I’ve noticed an uptick of Freedom Readers to this blog. You guys are fantastic. If you have not already done so, be sure to visit the About Page to learn more about me and this blog. My name is Yecheilyah, pronounced… Continue reading

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August 18, 2020

The Wait is Over

I’ve been working on this collection of poetry since I released I am Soul three years ago. So much as happened in that time that most of this year feels like it happened years ago. It feels like Kobe Bryant died in 2019, but then I remember that tragedy happened earlier this year. I have… 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.