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March 21, 2017

The Testimony

Your testimony is probably your most powerful tool to reach others. So go ahead, be that bridge. Continue reading

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March 21, 2017

The Reading Room

Do you have a reading room? I do! Introducing Mr. Couch. This baby is more comfortable than any other piece of furniture in the house. No lie. More than my bed, more than the sofa’s up front. Everything. This baby grabs your buttocks and pulls you into the cushions. Your butt will never experience anything… Continue reading

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March 21, 2017

Blogging: Establishing Your Fine Print (Blogging with Purpose)

A couple years ago I wrote a post Does Your Blog Reflect Your Purpose? about how focusing on my purpose helps me to continue to write and also about living in the moment as a catalyst for post ideas. As I sit here, I decided to update my views on this topic with a follow-up:… Continue reading

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March 17, 2017

HBO Releases Full Trailer for ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’

Originally posted on Nikki Skies : HBO wants you to add another must-see film to your list:?The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.?The film, which is produced by and stars media… Source: HBO Releases Full Trailer for ‘The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks’ Continue reading

black history fun fact friday, General Topics

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March 17, 2017

Before the Week Ends – Updates

Morning! Before the week ends I have some updates and a tiney winey, itty bitty request. First, I have upgraded my author website. It is now located at: yecheilyahysrayl.com. My email address is: yecheilyah@yecheilyahysrayl.com Request: If you enjoy reading this blog, if it is informative to you in any way, would you leave a review… Continue reading

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March 15, 2017

Top Commenters!

Drummm rollll First, let me say that I am excited about today’s stats. Ya’ll got the views jumping which gets me pumped, YES. #Winning. Anyway, as I logged into my dashboard to take a look-see, I noticed something interesting. I have some top commenters! It was right on point too and I could have determined… Continue reading

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March 14, 2017

Don’t Box Me In

I come from a place where twitching mouths and search for the white stuff on the floor is protocol. A place where the White Gods ruled, food stamps sacrificed to glass pipes and crack is the answer to every question and yet, I don’t plan to leave any of them behind. Not the government cheese,… 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 book reviews and poetry contests, I uncover and preserve the rich, often underrepresented stories of African Americans.