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February 28, 2023

Let No One Censor You

Your written contentyour voicecopyblog poststexts, captionsthe way you capture feeling on the pagecontextualize thoughtempower us through emotionbreathe life into the human experienceremind us what it feels like to liveto rememberminister to our memoryand most sacred truthsthe way you poetyour words, spoken or written is, power. A historical document your grandchildrenwill one day cherishresist the urge… Continue reading

Poetry

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December 6, 2022

In Case No One Told You

They say not even twins have the same fingerprint which means there is literally no one just like you. Even the ground is confused in the way that you walk when you wake, the earth quakes and shudders, and the sun smiles. It peaks from behind the clouds illuminating heaven-bound highways it is waiting for… Continue reading

Poetry

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December 1, 2022

Introducing Buddah Desmond: Yecheilyah’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest 2022

Today, we introduce you to Buddah Desmond, whose poem “Ghosts, Ghostbusting History + Visible / Invisible Lives (Freedom Is Ours)” won first place in our fifth annual poetry contest! Buddah, Welcome to The PBS Blog! What is your name, and where are you from? My name is Buddah Desmond. I’m from the DC Metro Area.… Continue reading

Poetry

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November 30, 2022

Introducing Daphne Adeola Ayo: Yecheilyah’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest 2022

Today, we introduce you to Daphne Ayo, whose poem “Uncaged” placed second in our fifth annual poetry contest. Daphne, Welcome to The PBS Blog! What is your name, and where are you from? My name is Daphne Adeola Ayo, and I am from Kogi state, Nigeria. Nigeria in the houseeee. When did you first fall… Continue reading

Poetry

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November 29, 2022

Introducing Renita Siqueira: Yecheilyah’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest 2022

Today, we introduce you to Renita Siqueira, whose poem “Allowed to Exist” placed third in our fifth annual poetry contest. Renita, Welcome to The PBS Blog! What is your name, and where are you from? I’m Renita Siqueira and I’m from a city called Pune in India. India in the houseeee. When did you first… Continue reading

Poetry

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November 28, 2022

Introducing Rebecca Whitman: Yecheilyah’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest 2022

Today, we introduce you to Rebecca Whitman, whose poem “Moment of Truth” placed fourth in our fifth annual poetry contest. Rebecca, Welcome to The PBS Blog! What is your name, and where are you from? Rebecca J. Whitman, eastern North Carolina. When did you first fall in love with poetry? My earliest memory of anything… Continue reading

Poetry

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November 10, 2022

Winners: Yecheilyah’s 5th Annual Poetry Contest 2022

22 Dope Participants 4 Dope Winners!!! Today, I introduce you to the four winners of this year’s poetry contest followed by their Instagram handles. Get on over there and follow them neoww. #1: Buddah Desmond “Ghosts, Ghostbusting History + Visible / Invisible Lives (Freedom is Ours)” (@buddahdesmond) #2: Daphne Ayo “Uncaged” (@dee_.vox ) #3: Renita… Continue reading

Poetry

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