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July 8, 2018

Self-love and Poetry Contest

I’ve been watching The Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu. It’s slow, a little boring and I find the portrayal of submission and authority and the use of scripture to verify abuse offensive, filled with all of the stereotypes and misconceptions the world has taught in regard to a woman and man’s divine role. But, there is… Continue reading

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#SundayBlogShare, appreciation, blog, compassion, contest, love, mercy, poems, poetry, poetry blogs, prizes, self-care, self-love, spoken word, winners
July 5, 2018

#Poetry #Blog Tour Update

First, I want to thank everyone who shared the original post on their social media’s and all of the wonderful and generous bloggers who reached out. The struggle is real out here and the magnitude of having someone to host me on their blog for free is not lost to me so thank you. As… Continue reading

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#amwriting, #ThankfulThursday, authors, blog, Blog Tour, blogger, indie authors, poems, poetry blogs, spoken word, support, tour, writers, writing
July 4, 2018

Immigrant Children and Black Senators Introduce Anti-Lynching Bill

There’s a lot going on. The situation of immigrant children being separated from their parents locked away in cages, and “lost” is a very serious and sad situation. It amazes me that a country that can lock children in cages and hang people from trees are celebrating freedom today. A Walmart has even been turned… Continue reading

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#WWWblogs, african american, Bill, black, Congress, current events, discrimination, immigration, Immigration Policy, Lynching Bill, Lynchings, news, racism, slavery, unarmed shootings
June 27, 2018

“Revolution: The Nora White Story (Book 2)” by Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Thanks so much for sharing! Fam, remember that Revolution needs your support. Part 2 of The Nora White Story. Check it out. Continue reading

General Topics, self-publishing

#Wednesdayblogs, #WWWblogs, african american, black history, blog, blogger, blogging, Garvey, history, Jim Crow, Marcus Garvey, novel, reblog, Series, wordpress
June 25, 2018

2nd Annual #Poetry Contest Reminder: Enter Today!! (No Entry Fee. No Hidden Fees.)

Don’t forget about this year’s contest. Submissions are being accepted NOW. Don’t wait until the last minute. Enter now for your chance to win a $50 Amazon gift-card, publication in an online magazine designed specifically for this contest, publication to this blog and across my social media, exposure to the platforms of our judges and… Continue reading

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blog, blogger, blogs, contest, creative writing, poems, poetcommunity, poetic, poetry, spoken word, summer contests, wordpress, writing, writing contests
June 22, 2018

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update – #BookReviews Terry Tyler, Charles Yallowitz and Yecheilyah Ysrayl

Thanks Sally for the update! Continue reading

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June 19, 2018

Thank You

I want to thank everyone who volunteered to host me on their blog for a poetry tour and for those of you who shared the post. I am booked through August and September. If you would still like to have me on your blog (I am writing one new poem per blog visit so… Continue reading

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authors, blog, Blog Tour, blogger, community, Independent Author, indie authors, poems, poetry, promo, Soulful, spoken word, virtual tour, volunteers

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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.