About Yahkhahnahn
Whether he’s over the air or out in the community, Yahkhahnahn Perrie Gibson continues his mission of health advocacy, speaking out against injustices and promoting literacy. A dedicated poet, spoken word artist, motivational speaker and health educator, Yahkhahnahn inspires and empowers through weekly television and radio shows.
Much of Yahkhahnahn’s life story serves as the driving force behind his endeavors. He took childhood memories of violence and substandard education and began to write poetry. Determined not to be another “slipped through the cracks” statistic, Yahkhahnahn taught himself to read and write at the age of fourteen.
His next major venture in life came with the establishment of The Healthy Living Program LLC whose mission is spreading messages of hope to communities and promoting health. Spoken Word Inner-tainment Publishing Company (SWIP) evolved to further the promotion of literacy, provide artists with a venue to showcase their work and present opportunities for publishing. In October 2009, SWIP became an official poetry chapter in St. Louis, Missouri. As an ISSA Professional Certified Fitness Trainer, Yahkhahnahn develops fitness programs for youth and adults while raising awareness through fitness training, motivational speaking and nutritional coaching.
Yahkhahnahn is a published author of two poetry books: For Someone Special & A Tribute to Mama. He continues to write and showcase the works of up and coming youth and adult writers and performers. Yahkhahnahn is a member of the St. Louis Writer’s Guild, St. Louis Poetry Center, Missouri State Poetry Society, National Federation of State Poetry Societies and the Eugene B. Redmond’s Writer’s Club.