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July 3, 2015

Movie Night Friday – The Day After Tomorrow

Today, I will be discussing The Day After Tomorrow for movie night. This movie is special to me because I remember the exact day I saw it for the first time. My Aunt was a major Movie Feign and had every movie ever made. Literally! She had boxes and boxes of DVDs and VHS tapes.… Continue reading

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July 1, 2015

#Ronovan Writes #BeWoW Weekly Prompt – Silence is Golden

I’m not sure what the suggested topic is for today, but I am excited to be back after missing last week. My positive contribution to Ron’s BeWoW prompt today is Silence is Golden. I believe there is a time to speak, but I also believe there is a time not to speak. When it is… Continue reading

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June 26, 2015

Movie Night Friday – Boyz N The Hood

Welcome back to another Movie Night Friday, where I tell you about my favorite movies and why I love them. If you like the movies too, feel free to comment why you love them. So today we’re looking at Boyz N The Hood, one of the best hood movies ever made. John Singleton’s Directorial debut,… Continue reading

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June 25, 2015

Being of Service

I’m no expert, but I do know that writing is a unique career. It’s the same as other businesses, and yet it is not the same. It requires the same level of dedication, professionalism, and hard work. However, it is also a lot different than lets say, selling your neighbor a bar of soap. Reading… Continue reading

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June 24, 2015

Writer’s Quote Wednesday – George Orwell

For today’s segment of Writer’s Quote Wednesday, I take inspiration from George Orwell: “When I sit down to write a book, I do not say to myself, ‘I am going to produce a work of art.’ I write it because there is some lie that I want to expose, some fact to which I… Continue reading

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June 23, 2015

Slavery and Affliction: The Difference Between

10 weeks ago, in Charleston North Carolina, an unarmed black man (Walter Scott) was shot in the back. The footage was caught on video. Today, his murderer sits in a cell next to last weeks Charleston Shooter, as many are now calling him. After killing 9 people, Dylan Roof went on the run and was… Continue reading

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June 22, 2015

The “N Word”: A Wake-Up Call

Many of you have probably already noticed that I have no problem using the “N Word” on this blog. You have probably asked yourself why, “Surely she understands it’s history..?” Of course I do. I figured since Obama just used it, which means it’s fresh in your minds, this is a good time to talk… 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.