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July 25, 2024

Little Known Facts About Emmett Till, the Trial, and Aftermath

Emmett was born Emmett Louis Till on July 25, 1941, at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. His nickname was Bobo, and his babysitter was Iberia Hampton, mother of Black Panther Party Chairman Fred Hampton. At 5 years old, Emmett had polio, which left him with a stutter. Emmett’s Father, Louis Till, was a WW2 soldier.… Continue reading

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July 15, 2024

Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews – Call Me Mama: A Reason to Persevere by Ife Akanegbu

Title: Call Me Mama: A Reader to Persevere Author: Ife Akanegbu Publisher: My Cute Prairies Published: July 1, 2024 Pages: 57 If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be an addict, this short narrative will transport you there. From the weight of guilt to the hope of redemption, the author portrays a picture of addiction… Continue reading

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July 11, 2024

The Book Review Registry is Open for 2024

My book review registry is now open for 2024! To apply for a review, click on the link below. Please be sure to follow the policy instructions if you wish to get a response from me. I do not accept unsolicited requests for reviews. Emailing me a heartfelt story, list of accomplishments, and book awards… Continue reading

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July 10, 2024

Black ReWrite

I was blessed to come in contact with an organization called Black Rewrite, which focused on amplifying and celebrating narratives of Black and Brown authors. They dedicate space for Black authors each week, and I am honored to be featured this week! At Black Rewrite, they provide space for authors to share their work, and… Continue reading

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June 27, 2024

4 Ways New Self-Published Authors Can Maximize Book Sales

Share Your Journey and Expertise at Least 1 Year Before Publishing Your Book I released Black History Facts on February 24, 2024. However, the book has been selling steadily since September 2023, when I placed it on preorder. I attribute this largely to how I readied my audience for the book years before it was… Continue reading

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June 18, 2024

Mistakes Self-Publishers Make When Publishing Print Books (And How to Avoid Them)

We often talk about how attractive the book cover should be, and for good reason. Poor cover art is the #1 mistake Self-Published authors make when publishing print books. But we know that already. Let’s go inside of the book this time. When preparing your manuscript for publishing in a print book, the formatting should… Continue reading

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June 14, 2024

Black History Fun Fact Friday – Juneteenth

In honor of Juneteenth, I am reposting this from a few years ago. It was written before it became an official holiday and then updated after. I hope you can still glean something from it. Enjoy! Many Black Americans are replacing their fourth of July celebrations with Juneteenth. For many, the day is a celebration… 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.